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 Book order
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.
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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.
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Glances at Europe: In a Series of Letters From Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, etc., Duri
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
This charming and insightful account offers a firsthand view of Europe during the summer of 1851, providing a sweeping overview of the cultural and political landscape of Europe at the time. With its vivid descriptions and colorful characters, this book offers a delightful journey through some of the most important events in European history. A must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Europe.
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The American Conflict Vol.1
- 684 pages
- 24 hours of reading
Originally published in 1864, this seminal work by Horace Greeley remains one of the most important histories of the American Civil War. Volume 1 covers the events leading up to the outbreak of hostilities in 1861, and provides a penetrating analysis of the political and social forces that drove the country to war. A must-read for anyone interested in one of the defining conflicts in American history.
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The American Conflict: A Hstory of the Great Rebellion
- 798 pages
- 28 hours of reading
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.