The Battle of Principles : A Study of the Heroism and Eloquence of the Anti-Slavery Conflict

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hillis, Newell Dwight, 1858-1929

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Battle of Principles" by Newell Dwight Hillis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the moral and intellectual battles surrounding the Anti-Slavery movement in America, examining the key figures and events that shaped this significant period in U.S. history. It likely offers insights into how the eloquence and heroism of individuals fighting against slavery laid the foundation for modern democratic values and social justice. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the rise of American slavery, emphasizing its economic and moral implications. It argues that the Civil War, sparked by the fundamental contradictions between liberty and slavery, was vital in defining the nation. Hillis outlines the growth of the abolitionist sentiment, highlighting the political debates, significant events, and notable figures such as Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun, ultimately framing the Anti-Slavery conflict as a battle not only for human rights but also for the very essence of American democracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Rise of American slavery: growth of the traffic

Webster and Calhoun: the battle line in array

Garrison and Phillips: anti-slavery agitation

Charles Sumner: the appeal to educated men

Horace Greeley: the appeal to the common people

Harriet Beecher Stowe; John Brown: the conflict precipitated

Lincoln and Douglas: influence of the great debate

Reasons for secession: southern leaders

Henry Ward Beecher: the appeal to England

Heroes of battle: American soldiers and sailors

The life of the people at home who supported the soldiers at the front

Abraham Lincoln: the martyred President.

Credits:

Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-06-11