Final Freedom

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The book explores the complex efforts of legal thinkers, politicians, and citizens in the North and border states to abolish slavery beyond the limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation. Michael Vorenberg narrates the pivotal creation of a constitutional amendment, emphasizing that significant discussions regarding emancipation occurred post-Proclamation. He highlights the intense political volatility of the era and posits that this amendment marked a transformative approach to reform, reshaping perceptions of the Constitution. Vorenberg, an assistant professor at Brown University, presents his debut work.