Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 16 (of 20)

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 16" by Charles Sumner is a historical anthology that showcases the author's powerful speeches and writings during the Reconstruction era. As a leading voice for abolition and equality, Sumner's work highlights the pivotal debates around civil rights, national identity, and the role of government. This collection opens with letters and addresses that underscore Sumner's commitment to equal rights and national unity following the Civil War era. He focuses on the government's responsibility to ensure equality for all, advocating for the rejection of political elites and promoting voting rights for all men. Later, Sumner's address to the New York Young Men's Republican Union explores the core relationship between state rights and national power, setting the stage for his advocacy for a unified nation founded on human rights.