This comprehensive history of the struggle over slavery in the United States, compiled from official records including the journals of Congress, offers a gripping narrative of one of the most contentious issues in the nation's history.
Horace Greeley Books
Horace Greeley was an influential American newspaper editor and reformer. Through his New York Tribune, he championed political parties and a range of reforms, including opposition to slavery. His newspaper became one of the nation's most influential, establishing Greeley's reputation as the leading editor of his day. He was also a founder of the Liberal Republican Party and its presidential candidate in 1872, though he lost the election.
The American Conflict: A Hstory of the Great Rebellion
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- 28 hours of reading
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Originally published in 1870, this book records a conversation among three prominent thinkers on the subject of love, marriage, and the individual's right to chart their own course in life. The discussion ranges from practical considerations to theoretical principles, and provides a window into the debates that shaped Victorian-era attitudes towards relationships and personal autonomy.