9780243007929 - The Legion of Liberty and Force of Truth: Containing the Thoughts, Words, and Deeds of Some Prominent Apostles, Champions and Martyrs; Pictures and Poetry Classic R... (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book assembles the collected writings of prominent American thinkers, politicians, and activists, spanning almost two centuries. Covering speeches, letters, and essays from Benjamin Franklin to William Lloyd Garrison, the book gives an expansive view of slavery's historical development in the United States. The author explores the philosophical and moral arguments against the institution and its impact on American society and the fabric of democracy. These writings trace slavery's transformation from a tolerated evil tolerated in some states to the root cause of a bloody civil war. The book's insights illuminate the complex and often contradictory evolution of thought and opinion on slavery, revealing the ways in which the institution shaped the nation's conscience and legal framework. 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.