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On July 5th, 1852, Frederick Douglass, one of the greatest orators of all time, delivered what was arguably the century's most powerful abolition speech. At a time of year where American freedom is celebrated across the nation, Douglass eloquently summoned the country to resolve the contradiction between slavery and the founding principles of our country. In this book, James A. Colaiaco vividly recreates the turbulent historical context of Douglass' speech and delivers a colorful portrait of the country in the turbulent years leading to the civil war. Now including a reader's guide with discussion points, this book provides a fascinating new perspective on a critical time in American history.
On July 5th, 1852, Frederick Douglass, one of the greatest orators of all time, delivered what was arguably the century's most powerful abolition speech. At a time of year where American freedom is celebrated across the nation, Douglass eloquently summoned the country to resolve the contradiction between slavery and the founding principles of our country. In this book, James A. Colaiaco vividly recreates the turbulent historical context of Douglass' speech and delivers a colorful portrait of the country in the turbulent years leading to the civil war. Now including a reader's guide with discussion points, this book provides a fascinating new perspective on a critical time in American history.
Prologue * Frederick Douglass and the Fourth of July * Narrating America's Revolutionary Past * Denouncing America's Unjust Present * Conversion to the United States Constitution * The Ominous Future: A Nation on the Brink * The Dred Scott Decision and the American Dilemma * The United States Constitution is Anti-Slavery * Epilogue * Notes * Selected Bibliography
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Soziologie |
| Rubrik: | Wissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9781403980724 |
| ISBN-10: | 1403980721 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Colaiaco, James A. |
| Hersteller: | St. Martins Press-3PL |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 229 x 152 x 15 mm |
| Von/Mit: | James A. Colaiaco |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 26.06.2007 |
| Gewicht: | 0,421 kg |
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