ISBN: 9781528087124 - A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention, for Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the ... C., in February, A. D. 1861 (classic Reprint) (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 presents the proceedings of the Conference of 1861, a gathering of representatives from 21 states to discuss amendments to the Constitution aimed at addressing the tensions between the North and the South. The conference convened at the invitation of Virginia with the goal of preserving the Union and Constitution, yet ultimately it proved to be unsuccessful. The book offers detailed accounts of the speeches, debates, and proposed amendments discussed at the conference. The proposed amendments addressed issues such as the protection of slavery, the rights of slave owners, and the authority of the federal government, reflecting the deep divisions that existed at the time. Through this unique lens, this book provides insights into the complex political landscape of the antebellum United States and the unsuccessful efforts to reconcile the conflicting views that led to the Civil War. 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.…