Excerpt from The Contest: A Poem
Her growth, triumphant o'er the deadly shade Threatening to hide her lovely form. His heel Crushed the foul serpent, and, by Heaven's aid His power the storms of war in gentle peace allayed.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This sweeping epic poem chronicles the tumultuous and fiery events leading up to and enveloping the American Civil War. The author takes pains to portray the deep-seated beliefs and motivations of the individuals and the nation during this tempestuous period of United States history. The contested significance and interpretations of the American constitution regarding issues such as states' rights, slavery, and the balance of national power are examined through the lens of the central characters who wrestled with these issues on a human scale. The author juxtaposes the emotions, beliefs, and actions of those who supported the Union and those who fought for secession, illustrating how the increasing polarization and deepening divisions eventually erupted into armed conflict. This book is a poignant and reflective account of the American Civil War, providing a timely reminder of the fragility of national unity in the face of conflicting ideologies. 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 9781331505242_0
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