American Slavery, American Freedom
by Edmund Sears Morgan
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded, heavy non-fiction book: original and emotional. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
About This Book
The men who came together to found the independent United States either held slaves or were willing to join hands with those who did. George Washington, hero of the Revolution, was the master of several hundred slaves. Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, owned more than 200 men, women, and children while eloquently defending the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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- Author
- Edmund Sears Morgan
- Published
- 1975
- Pages
- 454
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- Open Library
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