Excerpt from Origin and Objects of the Slaveholders' Conspiracy: Against Democratic Principles, as Well as Against the National Union
The commentaries on the recent speeches of Col. Hamilton, of Texas, by several prominent New York jour nalists, furnish appropriate introduction to the outlines of those speeches which are herewith presented for the con sideration of loyal men of all parties throughout the land.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tackles the origins and goals of the anti-democratic conspiracy of slaveholders who spearheaded the Civil War. The author reveals the depth of the secessionist plot through speeches and writings from key figures like Andrew Jackson Hamilton and Lorenzo Sherwood, as well as publications from the Democratic League. The book highlights the incompatible nature of slavery and democracy, a conflict that fueled the secessionists' determination to create a new government that would protect their way of life. The author argues that the primary goal of the rebels was to establish a monarchy, which they believed was the only form of government that could adequately safeguard slavery. The book presents a nuanced analysis of the ideological underpinnings of the rebellion, emphasizing the existential threat it posed to democratic principles. It concludes by underscoring the enduring relevance of this conflict for understanding the ongoing struggle between authoritarianism and democracy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330828793_0
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