The Christiana Riot and the Treason Trials of 1851: An Historical Sketch - Brossura

Hensel, W U (William Uhler)

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ISBN 10: 1023518708 ISBN 13: 9781023518703

Casa editrice: Anson Street Press, 2025

Riassunto

"The Christiana Riot and The Treason Trials of 1851: An Historical Sketch" by W. U. Hensel delves into a pivotal moment in American history leading up to the Civil War. This meticulously researched account examines the events surrounding the Christiana Riot in Christiana, Pennsylvania, a flashpoint in the conflict over slavery and abolitionism.

Hensel's historical sketch meticulously details the aftermath of the riot, focusing on the explosive treason trials that followed. These trials tested the limits of the Fugitive Slave Act and ignited passions across the nation, raising profound questions about law, justice, and human freedom.

This book offers invaluable insight into the complexities of the era, providing a detailed look at a crucial event in the history of Pennsylvania, the Middle Atlantic, and the United States during the volatile period of 1851. A vital resource for understanding the escalating tensions that ultimately led to the Civil War.

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Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Anson Street Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1023518708
• ISBN 13: 9781023518703
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 112
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile