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Speech of Mr. Clay of Kentucky, in Support of his Propositions to Compromise on the Slavery Question
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19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781020756290
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This speech by Henry Clay is a passionate and measured appeal for compromise on the divisive issue of slavery. Clay's eloquent and persuasive argument provides a fascinating insight into the political and social tensions of the time, and is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and political theory.
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