Charles Sumner, Vol. 3: His Complete Works, With Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Sumner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048442548X ISBN 13: 9780484425483

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A crucial collection of Sumner’s public voice on freedom and justice.

This volume gathers his Senate speeches, letters, and public addresses, offering a window into his fight against slavery and his defense of liberty. It presents the historical context and steady reasoning that shaped mid‑19th‑century American politics.

From debates over land policy and railroads to bold calls for the rejection of fugitive slave laws, the book documents the principles that drove Sumner’s legislative work and public rhetoric. Readers will encounter his clear, principled stance on democracy, equal rights, and the rule of law during a pivotal era in the nation’s history.

• Key Senate speeches on national policy, taxation of public lands, and anti‑slavery positions.
• Letters and public addresses that argue for freedom, constitutional rights, and the expansion of equal laws.
• Context for the Free-Soil movement and the broader political debates of 1849–1852.
• Introduction to Sumner’s philosophy and method for defending liberty in a divided country.

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century American history, abolitionism, and political biography seeking a clear view of Sumner’s advocacy and its impact.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048442548X
• ISBN 13: 9780484425483
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 380