History Of The Rise And Fall Of The Slave Power In America V2 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169371767)

""History of the Rise and Fall of the Slave Power in America"" is a two-volume historical account written by Henry Wilson, an American politician and abolitionist. The book describes the history of slavery in America, from its beginnings in the 17th century to its eventual abolition in the 19th century. The first volume covers the period from the founding of the American colonies to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, while the second volume covers the period from the Compromise of 1850 to the end of the Civil War in 1865. Wilson examines the political, economic, and social factors that contributed to the rise of slavery in America, as well as the efforts of abolitionists to end the institution. He also explores the role of slavery in the development of the American economy and the impact of slavery on American society. The book is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most significant and controversial periods in American history.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: Henry Wilson
ISBN-10: 1169371760
ISBN-13: 9781169371767
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 746
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.30lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.56d