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The Pro-slavery Argument : As Maintained By The Most Distinguished Writers Of The Southern States

The Pro-slavery Argument : As Maintained By The Most Distinguished Writers Of The Southern States

Containing The Several Essays On The Subject, Of ... Hammond, Dr. Simms, And Professor Dew
EssaysHistory
Pages
504
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection compiles the foundational pro-slavery arguments articulated by prominent Southern writers in the antebellum United States. It presents the historical justifications and philosophical underpinnings used to defend the institution of slavery, offering a direct look into the intellectual landscape of the period.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Genres

Essays History Philosophy Politics & Society

Authors

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James Henry Hammond

James Henry Hammond was an American politician and writer. He is primarily known for The Pro-slavery Argument, a collection of writings from Southern authors defending the institution of slavery, offering a direct look

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Thomas Roderick Dew

Thomas Roderick Dew was an American writer known for his historical and political works. He authored The Pro-Slavery Argument, a collection of essays defending slavery, and A Digest of the Laws, Customs, Manners, and Institutions of the Ancient and Modern Nations.

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William Harper

William Harper is an author with a remarkably broad scope, writing for young readers with The Keeper: The Unguarded Story of Tim Howard and tackling complex academic subjects in philosophical logic and the physical sciences. His work also includes historical non-fiction, notably The Pro-slavery Argument.