Amistad Argument (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162652344)

The Amistad Argument is a book written by John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. The book is a detailed account of the famous Amistad case, which took place in 1839. The case involved a group of African slaves who rebelled against their Spanish captors and took control of the ship, the Amistad. The slaves were eventually captured and brought to the United States, where they were put on trial.Adams, who was a former lawyer and member of Congress, became involved in the case and argued before the Supreme Court on behalf of the slaves. The Amistad Argument is a collection of Adams' legal briefs and speeches, which are considered to be some of the most important and influential arguments in American legal history.The book provides a detailed analysis of the legal arguments used in the case, as well as the political and social context in which it took place. Adams' arguments focused on the fundamental principles of human rights and the rule of law, and he argued that the slaves had been illegally kidnapped and had the right to fight for their freedom.The Amistad Argument is a fascinating and important book for anyone interested in American legal history, the history of slavery, and the struggle for human rights. It provides a unique perspective on one of the most important legal cases in American history and offers insights into the complex issues surrounding slavery and race in the United States.Full title: Argument of John Quincy Adams Before the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of the United States, Appellants, vs. Cinque, and others, Africans, captured in the schooner Amistad, by Lieut. Gedney, Delivered on the 24th of February and 1st of March 1841.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.

Author: John Quincy Former Ow Adams
ISBN-10: 1162652349
ISBN-13: 9781162652344
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 126
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.27d