Slavery and Anti-Slavery: A History of the Great Struggle in Both Hemispheres, with a View of the Slavery Question in the United States

by William Goodell

Book Overview

""Slavery and Anti-Slavery: A History of the Great Struggle in Both Hemispheres, with a View of the Slavery Question in the United States"" is a comprehensive book written by William Goodell. The book is a detailed account of the history of slavery and the anti-slavery movement in both hemispheres, with a specific focus on the United States. The book covers the origins of slavery and the slave trade, the economic and political factors that fueled its growth, and the resistance and abolitionist movements that emerged in response. Goodell examines the various arguments made by both pro-slavery and anti-slavery advocates, including the economic, moral, and legal justifications for slavery. Throughout the book, Goodell provides a detailed analysis of the key events and individuals that shaped the history of slavery and anti-slavery, including the American Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation. He also discusses the international dimensions of the struggle against slavery, including the role of British abolitionists and the impact of the Haitian Revolution. Overall, ""Slavery and Anti-Slavery"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most important struggles in human history. It provides a detailed understanding of the complex forces that drove the growth of slavery and the resistance to it, and offers valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for freedom and justice around the world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432641727
• ISBN13: 9781432641726
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 618 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"