"The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm" by Jesse Macy is a historical narrative that explores the escalating conflict over slavery in the United States before the Civil War. The book presents the anti-slavery movement's development, highlighting the clash between freedom and oppression, discussing the institution's deep historical roots and the challenges to it throughout civilizations. It links the American concept of equality, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, to the realities of slavery. The book then moves on to explore critical figures like Benjamin Lundy and William Lloyd Garrison. It sets the scene for understanding the moral and political issues that divided the nation, leading up to the Emancipation Proclamation, showing how arguments over slavery have occurred throughout history.
The Anti-Slavery Crusade: A Chronicle of the Gathering Storm
By Jesse Macy
Witness the clash between ideals and injustice as a nation grapples with the morality of slavery, igniting a crusade that would forever alter its course.
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About the AuthorJesse Macy was an American political scientist and historian of the late 19th and early 20th century, specializing in the history of American political parties, party systems, and the Civil War. He spent most of his professional career at his alma mater, Grinnell College.
Jesse Macy was an American political scientist and historian of the late 19th and early 20th century, specializing in the history of American political parties, party systems, and the Civil War. He spent most of his professional career at his alma mater, Grinnell College.
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