Charles Sumner, Vol. 10 (Classic Reprint): His Complete Works, With Introduction by Hon. George Frisbie Hoar: His Complete Works, with Introduction by Hon. George Frisbie Hoar (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A collection of a pivotal voice in 19th‑century American politics, with context from a respected introduction. This volume presents Charles Sumner’s complete works, offering direct insight into debates over Union, constitutional power, and the fight against slavery during a defining era.

This edition frames Sumner’s speeches and writings in a historical arc, showing how ideas about federal supremacy, state rights, and civil rights shaped the nation. It provides a window into the rhetoric and arguments that influenced the course of American history, along with scholarly framing in the introduction.

• Direct speeches and essays from the Civil War era on constitutional authority and national unity.


• Exploration of key topics like state sovereignty, Fugitive Slave Acts, and foreign relations.


• Contextual introductions that illuminate the historical stakes and public reception.


• Primary-source material that supports research and careful reading of 19th‑century political thought.

Ideal for readers of Civil War history, constitutional law, and American political reform, and for those seeking authentic primary voices from the era.

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