Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 09 (of 20)
1875
Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 09 (of 20)
1875
History - American, Law & Criminology, Politics
Published in 1875, 'Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 09' features a selection of speeches and writings by Charles Sumner, a leading abolitionist and U.S. Senator. This volume includes Sumner's pivotal speech from May 19, 1862, advocating for the confiscation of rebel property and the emancipation of enslaved individuals. It explores themes of civil rights, congressional authority during the Civil War, and the legal complexities surrounding slavery, highlighting Sumner's commitment to justice and equality amid national turmoil.
