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Speeches And Essays Upon Political Subjects: From 1860 To 1869

Speeches And Essays Upon Political Subjects: From 1860 To 1869

Northend, William D.

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Letters & EssaysCivil War Period (1850-1877)General Political Science

ISBN10: 1163778052
ISBN13: 9781163778050
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 270
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Speeches and Essays Upon Political Subjects: From 1860 to 1869 is a collection of speeches and essays written by William D. Northend during the tumultuous period leading up to and during the American Civil War. The book includes Northend's thoughts on a variety of political subjects, including slavery, states' rights, and the role of the federal government.Northend was a prominent politician and lawyer in Massachusetts during the mid-19th century, and his speeches and essays reflect his deep commitment to the Union cause. He was a staunch opponent of slavery and believed that the federal government had a duty to protect the rights of all citizens, regardless of their race or ethnicity.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in Northend's career. The earliest speeches and essays date back to 1860, just before the outbreak of the Civil War, while the latest were written in 1869, during the early years of Reconstruction.Throughout the book, Northend's writing is characterized by his eloquence and passion for political reform. He argues forcefully for the abolition of slavery, the preservation of the Union, and the need for a strong federal government to protect the rights of all citizens.Overall, Speeches and Essays Upon Political Subjects: From 1860 to 1869 provides a fascinating window into the political and social upheaval of the Civil War era, as seen through the eyes of one of its most passionate and articulate advocates.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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