Alleged Assault Upon Senator Sumner (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781173290252)

This historical document presents the findings of the United States House of Representatives Select Committee regarding the "Alleged Assault Upon Senator Sumner." Compiled in 1856, it delves into the circumstances surrounding the attack on Senator Charles Sumner by Congressman Preston Brooks on the floor of the Senate.

The report offers a detailed examination of the events, testimonies, and political tensions that led to this infamous incident, which occurred during a period of intense sectional conflict over slavery. This publication provides valuable insights into the political climate of the pre-Civil War era and the escalating violence that characterized the debate over slavery. It remains a vital resource for understanding the deep divisions that ultimately led to the Civil War.

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