Speech Of G. P. Marsh Of Vermont

Speech Of G. P. Marsh Of Vermont

George Perkins Marsh

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781437496383
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The book ''Speech Of G. P. Marsh Of Vermont: On The Mexican War, Delivered In The House Of Representatives Of The United States, February 10, 1848 (1848)'' is a historical document that contains the full text of a speech given by George Perkins Marsh in the House of Representatives of the United States on February 10, 1848. The speech addresses the Mexican War, which was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. Marsh, a congressman from Vermont, was a vocal opponent of the war and used his speech to argue against its continuation. He criticized the war as being unjust and unnecessary, and argued that it was motivated by greed and a desire for territorial expansion. Marsh also expressed concern about the impact of the war on the United States’ relationship with other countries and the potential for it to lead to further conflict.The book provides a valuable insight into the political climate of the United States in the mid-19th century and the debates surrounding the Mexican War. It is a primary source document that is useful for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in American history.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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