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Title: The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm

Note: Chronicles of America series; v. 28

Note: Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's
University, Dianne Bean, Doug Levy, Alev Akman, and David Widger

Summary: "The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm" by Jesse Macy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex and evolving discourse surrounding slavery and the mounting opposition leading up to the Civil War. It examines various movements, philosophies, and key figures who contributed to the anti-slavery crusade in the United States, underscoring the ideological battles between liberty and despotism throughout history. At the start of the book, the author introduces slavery as a persistent institution throughout history, emphasizing its deep roots and the ongoing opposition it faced. Macy discusses how the American experience with slavery was deeply intertwined with notions of equality articulated in the Declaration of Independence. The introduction outlines the historical context leading to the Emancipation Proclamation, illustrating that debates about slavery can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Macy sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the anti-slavery movement's origins, its key advocates such as Benjamin Lundy and William Lloyd Garrison, and the ensuing societal implications as the nation grappled with the moral and political ramifications of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Macy, Jesse, 1842-1919

EBook No.: 3034

Published: Jan 1, 2002

Downloads: 118

Language: English

Subject: Antislavery movements -- United States

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:3034:2 2002-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Macy, Jesse en 1
2024-11-10T08:25:28Z The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm

This edition has images.

Title: The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm

Note: Chronicles of America series; v. 28

Note: Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's
University, Dianne Bean, Doug Levy, Alev Akman, and David Widger

Summary: "The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm" by Jesse Macy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complex and evolving discourse surrounding slavery and the mounting opposition leading up to the Civil War. It examines various movements, philosophies, and key figures who contributed to the anti-slavery crusade in the United States, underscoring the ideological battles between liberty and despotism throughout history. At the start of the book, the author introduces slavery as a persistent institution throughout history, emphasizing its deep roots and the ongoing opposition it faced. Macy discusses how the American experience with slavery was deeply intertwined with notions of equality articulated in the Declaration of Independence. The introduction outlines the historical context leading to the Emancipation Proclamation, illustrating that debates about slavery can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Macy sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the anti-slavery movement's origins, its key advocates such as Benjamin Lundy and William Lloyd Garrison, and the ensuing societal implications as the nation grappled with the moral and political ramifications of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Macy, Jesse, 1842-1919

EBook No.: 3034

Published: Jan 1, 2002

Downloads: 118

Language: English

Subject: Antislavery movements -- United States

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:3034:3 2002-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Macy, Jesse en 1