Charles Sumner, Vol. 7: His Complete Works (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Sumner

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ISBN 10: 0332089533 ISBN 13: 9780332089539

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the passionate voice of a 19th-century abolitionist and statesman.

This volume collects Charles Sumner’s writings and speeches, offering a window into the debates that shaped the Civil War era.

In these pages, you’ll encounter bold arguments against slavery, calls for constitutional principles, and reflections on leadership in a nation divided by crisis. The selections reveal Sumner’s fiery rhetoric, deep moral conviction, and steadfast commitment to human rights.

Key speeches defending liberty and challenging slavery as a national evil
Letters and notes that illuminate the politics and moral debates of the era
Context for major events and figures that influenced the road to emancipation
A focused portrait of Sumner’s public life and the ideas that drove his work

Ideal for readers of Civil War history, political biography, and abolitionist scholarship who want firsthand access to a pivotal voice of his time.

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