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Freedom national
Book • 2012
James Oakes's "Freedom National: The Destruction of Slavery in the United States" provides a detailed examination of the legal and political battles surrounding the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Oakes meticulously traces the evolution of abolitionist thought and action, highlighting the key figures and events that shaped the movement.
He analyzes the complex interplay between legal arguments, political maneuvering, and social change, offering a nuanced understanding of the process by which slavery was ultimately abolished.
The book is praised for its rigorous scholarship and its ability to illuminate the often-overlooked complexities of the abolitionist movement.
Oakes's work is a significant contribution to our understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.
Oakes meticulously traces the evolution of abolitionist thought and action, highlighting the key figures and events that shaped the movement.
He analyzes the complex interplay between legal arguments, political maneuvering, and social change, offering a nuanced understanding of the process by which slavery was ultimately abolished.
The book is praised for its rigorous scholarship and its ability to illuminate the often-overlooked complexities of the abolitionist movement.
Oakes's work is a significant contribution to our understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.
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Walter Russell Mead for understanding the legal and political reasoning behind the abolition of slavery.
Walter Russell Mead for understanding the legal and political reasoning behind the abolition of slavery.
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