Isbn: 9780243387083 - an essay of the natural history of mankind, viewed in connection with negro slavery: delivered before the southern rights association, 14th december, 1850 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and controversial subject of race relations in mid-19th-century America, specifically focusing on the institution of slavery and its implications for the nation's future. Set against the backdrop of rising tensions between the North and the South, the author explores the scientific and theological debates surrounding the origins and characteristics of different races. The author challenges prevailing notions of racial equality, arguing that inherent differences exist between White, Black, and Indigenous peoples, and that these differences have significant consequences for society. Drawing on historical examples and contemporary observations, the book contends that attempts to elevate Black people through education or emancipation are ultimately futile, as their supposed inferiority is a fixed law of nature. This book presents a thought-provoking and controversial perspective on race and slavery, offering insights into the intellectual and social climate of a nation on the brink of civil war. The author's arguments, though rooted in the beliefs of their time, raise enduring questions about the nature of human difference and the challenges of achieving a just and equitable society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…