Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 10 (of 20)

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 10" by Charles Sumner is a historical record showcasing the author's speeches and writings from the Civil War era, highlighting foreign relations, slavery, and America's moral duties during the conflict. Sumner, a well-known abolitionist and senator, champions human rights and condemns slavery through this volume filled with discourse, starting with his 1863 speech at Cooper Institute, where he warns about the threats England and France pose to American independence during the Civil War. He examines the Union's precarious position amid foreign powers potentially recognizing the Confederacy and supporting slavery, which criticizes both British and French governmental actions, affirming that any backing of the Confederacy undermines liberty and civil rights.