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_aBlaine, James Gillespie, _d1830-1893 |
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_aTwenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 : _bFrom Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-04-17 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Ed Ferris | ||
| 520 | _a"Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1" by James Gillespie Blaine is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume provides an in-depth review of significant political events from the era of President Lincoln to that of President Garfield, with a particular focus on the compromises and tensions surrounding the slavery question that ultimately led to the Civil War. Blaine examines the historical context, key figures, and pivotal moments that shaped American politics during this tumultuous period. The opening of "Twenty Years of Congress" establishes the foundation for the exploration of the major compromises concerning slavery embedded in the Constitution. Blaine discusses the original agreements between the North and South and highlights key events, such as the acquisition of Louisiana and the Missouri Compromises of 1820 and 1821. The narrative is deeply analytical, outlining how these compromises aimed to balance the interests of free and slave states while foreshadowing the escalating conflicts that would emerge as America moved towards the Civil War. The opening sets the stage for a detailed examination of the political dynamics and factors influencing legislative actions over the following two decades. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- 1865-1898 | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History | ||
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