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The Constitution A Pro-Slavery Compact: And Extracts From The Madison Papers, Etc

The Constitution A Pro-Slavery Compact: And Extracts From The Madison Papers, Etc

Madison, James
Phillips, Wendell

Hardcover

19th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1163561444
ISBN13: 9781163561447
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 212
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Constitution A Pro-Slavery Compact: And Extracts From The Madison Papers, Etc is a compilation of essays and documents related to the role of slavery in the creation and interpretation of the United States Constitution. The book includes an essay by Wendell Phillips, who argues that the Constitution was designed to protect the interests of slave owners and perpetuate the institution of slavery. The book also includes extracts from James Madison's papers, which shed light on the debates and compromises surrounding slavery during the Constitutional Convention. Overall, the book offers a critical perspective on the history of slavery in the United States and its impact on the country's founding document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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