The Battle of Principles by Newell Dwight Hillis
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About this eBook
| Author | Hillis, Newell Dwight, 1858-1929 |
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| LoC No. | 12008425 |
| Title |
The Battle of Principles A Study of the Heroism and Eloquence of the Anti-Slavery Conflict |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Rise of American slavery: growth of the traffic -- Webster and Calhoun: the battle line in array -- Garrison and Phillips: anti-slavery agitation -- Charles Sumner: the appeal to educated men -- Horace Greeley: the appeal to the common people -- Harriet Beecher Stowe; John Brown: the conflict precipitated -- Lincoln and Douglas: influence of the great debate -- Reasons for secession: southern leaders -- Henry Ward Beecher: the appeal to England -- Heroes of battle: American soldiers and sailors -- The life of the people at home who supported the soldiers at the front -- Abraham Lincoln: the martyred President. |
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Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Battle of Principles" by Newell Dwight Hillis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the moral and intellectual battles surrounding the Anti-Slavery movement in America, examining the key figures and events that shaped this significant period in U.S. history. It likely offers insights into how the eloquence and heroism of individuals fighting against slavery laid the foundation for modern democratic values and social justice. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the rise of American slavery, emphasizing its economic and moral implications. It argues that the Civil War, sparked by the fundamental contradictions between liberty and slavery, was vital in defining the nation. Hillis outlines the growth of the abolitionist sentiment, highlighting the political debates, significant events, and notable figures such as Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun, ultimately framing the Anti-Slavery conflict as a battle not only for human rights but also for the very essence of American democracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Antislavery movements -- United States |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18557 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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