The Constitution A Pro-Slavery Compact

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

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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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163561447
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 212
Weight: 480g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 16mm