Emancipation (1882)

By Joseph Thomas Wilson

Book Overview

Emancipation is a historical book written by Joseph Thomas Wilson and published in 1882. The book centers on the emancipation of slaves in the United States during the Civil War era. Wilson covers the political, social, and economic factors that led to the abolition of slavery, as well as the impact of emancipation on African Americans and the broader American society.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of emancipation. Wilson begins by discussing the early abolitionist movement and the political debates that led to the Civil War. He then delves into the military and political strategies that were employed by the Union Army to achieve emancipation, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment.Wilson also explores the experiences of African Americans during and after emancipation, including the challenges they faced in establishing new lives as free citizens. He discusses the role of education, religion, and politics in shaping the post-emancipation landscape and examines the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the years that followed.Overall, Emancipation provides a detailed and comprehensive account of one of the most significant events in American history. It sheds light on the complex social, political, and economic factors that shaped the abolition of slavery and its aftermath, making it a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of race relations in the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164170589
• ISBN13: 9781164170587
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"