The Road from Monticello: A Study of the Virginia Slavery Debate of 1832 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436702553)

The Road From Monticello: A Study Of The Virginia Slavery Debate Of 1832 is a historical book written by Joseph Clarke Robert. The book examines the Virginia Slavery Debate of 1832, which was a pivotal moment in the history of slavery in the United States. The debate took place in the Virginia House of Delegates and centered around the question of whether or not to abolish slavery in the state.Robert provides a detailed analysis of the arguments made by both sides of the debate, as well as the political and social factors that influenced the outcome. He also explores the role that Thomas Jefferson, a prominent Virginia slaveholder and advocate of abolition, played in the debate.The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of the Virginia Slavery Debate of 1832. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery in the United States, as well as the political and social factors that shaped the debate over its abolition.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: Joseph Clarke Robert
ISBN-10: 1436702550
ISBN-13: 9781436702553
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 136
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d