Antislavery political writings, 1833-1860 : a reader
C. Bradley Thompson (Editor)
The abolitionist movement in 19th century America led directly to the end of slavery in the United States. This collection of more than 20 original documents including speeches, editorials, books and fiction, captures the deep ideological divisions within the abolitionist movement.
History
1 online resource
9780765630810, 0765630818
959983448
Print version:
I. Slavery and freedom
II. Immediate emancipation
III. Moral suasion and politics
IV. The liberty party
V. Slavery and the Constitution
VI. Free-soil and fugitive slaves
VII. Impending crisis
VIII. Disunion and revolution