The son of a black slave and an unknown white father; Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) experienced first-hand the privations and brutality of America's "peculiar institution". Following his second; successful; attempt to escape; he went on to become a leading abolitionist and militant spokesman for African-American rights. A friend to Abraham Lincoln and other presidents; he held three major government offices and became a writer; orator and editor. This biography moves beyond Douglass' three autobiographies to explore his impact on the anti-slavery movement; the Civil War Reconstruction; women's suffrage; and the Republican Party during its first 40 years; and to look at his personal and family life.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a classic civil war book. It contains ...By Bryce A. SuderowThis is a classic civil war book. It contains not only Lee's correspondence from the official records; but also official correspondence that was omitted. In addition there are Lee's letters to his family.Bryce1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Robert E. Lee - His Wartime WritingsBy Rene J. ButtaGreat book for Civil War buffs. I really enjoy learning about the Civil War so it is good reading Lee's wartime papers. Good addition to anyone who likes to read about the Civil War.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy PK in TNHusband really enjoyed the book; he's a 'student of the war' and loves RELee.
