Publisher's Synopsis
Great Debates in American History Volume 7: Civil Rights, Part 1 (1918) is a book written by Marion Mills Miller. The book is a collection of speeches, debates, and discussions related to civil rights in American history. The book covers the period from 1865 to 1918 and includes speeches by prominent figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Booker T. Washington.The book is divided into three parts. Part one focuses on the Reconstruction era and the debates surrounding the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution. Part two covers the period from the end of Reconstruction to the turn of the century and includes speeches by African American leaders such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells.Part three covers the early 20th century and includes speeches by politicians such as Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, as well as the landmark Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson. The book also includes a detailed introduction by the author, providing historical context and analysis of the speeches and debates included in the book.Overall, Great Debates in American History Volume 7: Civil Rights, Part 1 (1918) is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of civil rights in America.From The Debates In The British Parliament On The Colonial Stamp Act, 1764-65, To The Debates In Congress At The Close Of The Taft Administration, 1912-13. With An Introduction By Woodrow Wilson. In Fourteen Volumes.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.