This book explores the role of Thaddeus Stevens, a key leader in the Republican Party during the Civil War, in shaping the Union's war policies. Stevens advocated for a more aggressive military approach to defeat the Confederacy and was a strong supporter of emancipation and the rights of African Americans. Woodburn's analysis sheds light on the complex political landscape of the Civil War era and the debates surrounding war policy and emancipation. This...
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