Disunion
Two Discourses At Music Hall, On January 20, And February 17, 1861 (1861)
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Disunion: Two Discourses at Music Hall, on January 20, and February 17, 1861 is a book written by Wendell Phillips and published in 1861. The book contains two speeches given by Phillips at the Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts, in the early months of 1861. The speeches address the growing tensions between the North and South in the United States, and the possibility of secession and civil war.In the first discourse, given on January 20, 1861, Phillips discusses the history of the United States and the causes of the current crisis. He argues that the North and South are fundamentally differe...
Disunion: Two Discourses at Music Hall, on January 20, and February 17, 1861 is a book written by Wendell Phillips and published in 1861. The book contains two speeches given by Phillips at the Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts, in the early months of 1861. The speeches address the growing tensions between the North and South in the United States, and the possibility of secession and civil war.In the first discourse, given on January 20, 1861, Phillips discusses the history of the United States and the causes of the current crisis. He argues that the North and South are fundamentally different in their values and interests, and that the only way to resolve the conflict is through the dissolution of the Union. Phillips also criticizes the institution of slavery and calls for its abolition.In the second discourse, given on February 17, 1861, Phillips continues his discussion of the crisis and the possibility of disunion. He argues that the North must take a strong stance against the South and that compromise is not an option. He also criticizes the Democratic Party and its role in perpetuating the conflict.Overall, Disunion: Two Discourses at Music Hall, on January 20, and February 17, 1861 is a powerful and influential work that captures the political and social climate of the United States on the eve of the Civil War. Phillips' speeches are passionate and persuasive, and offer a unique perspective on the issues that led to the nation's greatest crisis.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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