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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of the author's letters and speeches given during the early years of the American Civil War. The author was a prominent abolitionist and social reformer who emerged as a leading voice for a decisive and unconditional end to the rebellion in the wake of President Lincoln's cautious approach. This book illustrates the growing schism between the author and the Republican party, as well as his frustrated appeals for unity against the rebels. The author's fervent calls to prioritize the suppression of the rebellion over preservation of the Constitution or the Union underscore the moral urgency at the heart of the abolitionist movement. He laments that the nation had fallen into a state of moral decay that allowed slavery to flourish, arguing that only by abolishing slavery and aligning with the cause of freedom could the country be saved. Ultimately, the author's writings provide a powerful lens into the complex moral and political landscape of the Civil War era, highlighting the tension between the preservation of the Union and the fight for justice and equality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333048129_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333048129
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