Charles Sumner, Vol. 9: His Complete Works, With Introduction by Hon. George Frisbie Hoar (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Sumner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484359045 ISBN 13: 9780484359047

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the voices that shaped a nation in the crucible of the Civil War.

This volume collects Charles Sumner’s complete works from a pivotal era, with an illuminating introduction by Hon. George Frisbie Hoar. Inside, you’ll encounter his staunch defense of emancipation, his bold calls for Congress to assert authority over slavery, and his incisive commentary on Reconstruction and national policy.

This edition presents Sumner’s speeches, letters, and reflections from 1862–1863, offering a front-row view of the debates that defined a Union struggling to survive and redefine itself. From the fight over confiscation and emancipation to discussions of the Pacific Railroad and measures to unite the states, the volume captures the leadership and rhetoric that helped steer the course of American history. The selections illuminate Sumner’s insistence on justice, liberty, and the limits of power in postwar policy.

• Clear access to Sumner’s arguments for emancipation and the powers of Congress during the Civil War
• Primary-source style with context that clarifies how policy and principle intersected in Reconstruction
• Thoughtful introductory framing by a respected historian to enhance comprehension
• A window into 19th-century political rhetoric on slavery, union, and national governance

Ideal for readers of Civil War history, political science, and American rhetoric who want a firsthand view of a key 19th‑century voice in the fight for freedom and constitutional power.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484359045
• ISBN 13: 9780484359047
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 338