Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 20 (of 20) by Charles Sumner
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"Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 20" by Charles Sumner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive collection of Sumner's speeches, remarks, and writings, primarily focused on political and social reform during a pivotal time in American history. The content discusses various topics such as civil rights, government integrity, and international relations, reflecting Sumner's significant role in 19th-century American politics. At the
start of this volume, the reader is introduced to Sumner's insights and arguments presented in the Senate regarding the apportionment of representatives among the States and the importance of maintaining an ethical government amidst rising concerns over corruption. He eloquently defends the necessity for appropriate representation and highlights the duties of neutrality expected from the United States in regards to arms sales during foreign conflicts, prompting a call for inquiry into potential abuses. This opening portion establishes a foundational understanding of Sumner's advocacy for reform and integrity in governance that permeates throughout his work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 |
|---|---|
| Title | Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 20 (of 20) |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc., American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51025 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51025-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 537 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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