Papers on the Slave Power: First Published in the - Hardcover

John G. Palfrey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365371440 ISBN 13: 9780365371441

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Confronting the history and reach of slavery in early America, this work analyzes how slaveholding shaped law, politics, and national unity.

It presents a sustained argument about how the slave economy influenced the framing of the Constitution and the behavior of states, urging readers to assess duty, justice, and national responsibility.

Through a powerfully argued narrative, the book surveys the rise of slavery from colonial times to the antebellum era, tracing its social and political effects in Massachusetts, the South, and beyond. It links historical events to the bold claim that liberty and humanity require frank, principled action against the Slave Power.

• See how early laws and constitutional debates intersected with the institution of slavery.
• Explore how national politics and state interests collided over emancipation and equality.
• Understand the moral arguments used to challenge or defend slavery in public life.
• Learn about the role of Massachusetts and other states in shaping federal power and liberty.

Ideal for readers of American history and political thought who want a clear, evidence-based look at how slavery influenced the birth of the United States.

Papers on the Slave Power: First Published in the "Boston Whig" : First Published in the "Boston Whig" by John G. Palfrey

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365371440
• ISBN 13: 9780365371441
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 101