At Issue in History - The Emancipation Proclamation

ISBN 10: 0737722762 ISBN 13: 9780737722765

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 2005

Synopsis

Abolition of slavery was one of the most controversial issues in American history and contributed to the divide between Southern slave-holding states and the largely anti-slavery sentiments found in the Northern states. This book provides a variety of perspectives on the Emancipation Proclamation from defenders of slavery, abolitionists, supporters of anti-slavery movements, modern scholars and social historians.

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Grade 9 Up This collection of articles, which vary from speeches and letters to scholarly writing, addresses the many facets of a highly contested issue in history. The debate is organized into three chapters opinions of the document before its issue, interpretation of its impact on the Civil War, and assessment of its overall historical impact. Framed by brief introductions, each entry demonstrates a unique perspective on the document and its creator, Abraham Lincoln. Articles address such topics as the Proclamation's violation of states' rights, its efficacy as a military maneuver, its impact on America's international reputation, and Lincoln's early reluctance to oppose slavery. The antiquated language of the writings, coupled with introductions written in language that's frequently as heady as 19th-century prose, renders this volume an exhaustive, yet challenging, read. Still, it will be useful in libraries in need of supplemental Civil War, slavery, or debate titles. Jill Heritage Maza, Conn Elementary, Raleigh, NC
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Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0737722762
• ISBN 13: 9780737722765
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 78
• Editor: Maria L. Howell