The Contest In America (1862)

The Contest In America (1862)

John Stuart Mill

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Historia de América
ISBN:
9781437159868
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The Contest In America is a non-fiction book written by John Stuart Mill in 1862. The book is an analysis of the American Civil War, which was being fought at the time of its publication. Mill examines the causes of the war, the political and social issues that led to it, and the potential outcomes of the conflict. He also discusses the role of slavery in the war and argues that the Union’s fight to end slavery is a just cause. Mill’s writing is characterized by his belief in individual liberty and his opposition to tyranny and oppression. He argues that the conflict in America is a struggle between freedom and slavery, and that the outcome of the war will have a significant impact on the future of democracy and human rights. The Contest In America is a thought-provoking analysis of one of the most significant events in American history, written by one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century.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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