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Following the constitutional period comes the famous era of Clay, W'ebster, Calhoun and Randolph; the era when the ques tion of slavery began to force itself into a prominence which was first the subject of regret and then of alarm to the far-seeing and patriotic legislators who stood at the head of our affairs. Their great orations were more elaborate and meditated than those of the former generations; yet they were touched by the true Promethean fire, and electrified those who listened to them to passionate heights of emotion that seem strange to us to-day. Yet if we imaginatively reconstruct the conditions under which they were delivered, and supply so far as we may the magic of the speaker's presence, his gesture and his voice, we may partly comprehend the depth and reach of his influence. The match less persuasiveness and fiery flights of Clay were well balanced against the organ tones, the Jovian front, and the profound in tellectual command of Webster. These two were in their own class, solitary and unapproachable. Their companions would have seemed giants, but for them; as it is, the greatness of the mighty pair can best be gauged by comparing them with any and all of the rest. But even they, with all their efforts, were unable to hinder the advance of a destiny which was the will of one mightier than man; which, while seeming to mortal foresight to involve the inevitable doom of the republic, worked out at last, through blood and fire, the emancipation and union of the whole people.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1330480198
- ISBN 13 9781330480199
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages484
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a record of some of the most renowned American oratory during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author has collected speeches by figures such as Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, James Otis and others. These speeches are important not just for their eloquence, but because they were instrumental in galvanizing the public to support the revolutionary cause. More than a collection of speeches, this book is also a testament to the power of words and an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history, politics, and rhetoric of this fascinating period of American history. These passionate and eloquent speeches, filled with imagery and rhetoric, were not only persuasive during their time, but can still be appreciated for their literary merit today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330480199_0
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