Thaddeus Stevens: Civil War Revolutionary, Fighter for Racial Justice by Bruce L

Description: Thaddeus Stevens by Bruce Levine, Landon Woodson The definitive biography of one of the 19th centurys greatest statesmen, encompassing his decades-long fight against slavery, his key role in the Union war effort, and his postwar struggle to bring racial justice to America. Thaddeus Stevens was among the first to see the Civil War as an opportunity for a second American revolution--a chance to remake the country as a true multiracial democracy. One of the foremost abolitionists in Congress in the years leading up to the war, he was a leader of the young Republican Partys radical wing, fighting for anti-slavery and anti-racist policies long before party colleagues like Abraham Lincoln endorsed them. It was he, for instance, who urged Lincoln early on to free those enslaved throughout the US and to welcome black men into the Unions armies. During the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, Stevens demanded equal civil and political rights for black Americans, rights eventually embodied in the 14th and 15th amendments. But while Stevens in many ways pushed his party--and America--towards equality, he also championed ideas too radical for his fellow Congressmen ever to support, such as confiscating large slaveholders estates and dividing the land among those who had been enslaved. In Thaddeus Stevens: Civil War Revolutionary, acclaimed historian Bruce Levine has written the definitive biography of one of the most visionary statesmen of the 19th century and a forgotten champion for racial justice in America. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Bruce Levine, professor emeritus of history, is the author of books on the Civil War era, including Confederate Emancipation, winner of the Peter Seaborg Award and named a Washington Post top nonfiction book of the year. Review "A concise and powerful biography...A fitting monument to one of the most formidable gladiators ever to stride the halls of Congress."-- "Wall Street Journal""A fine addition to the literature of this ever-relevant era."-- "Booklist""At last, Thaddeus Stevens, one of the nineteenth centurys greatest proponents of racial justice, gets the biography he deserves."-- "Eric Foner, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author""Landon Woodson offers a solid, easy-to-follow narration...He adds emotion and a bit of extra volume when presenting direct, impassioned quotes from Stevens. The authors straightforward style translates well to audio."-- "AudioFile""Spirited...a valuable new perspective on a soldier of the Second American Revolution."-- "Civil War Monitor""Succinct and compelling."-- "James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author""The best biography of this towering figure yet written and a timely story about the power of racial equality."-- "David W. Blight, Pulitzer Prize-winning author ""This well-written biography belongs in every academic library."-- "Library Journal""Vital.... Put[s] Stevenss actions in context and provides background on his early life and the road to civil war." -- "The Guardian (London)""A convincing rehabilitation of a statesman who fought for equality before it became fashionable."-- "Kirkus Reviews" Review Quote "Drawing on a career of scholarly engagement with the Civil War era, Bruce Levine expertly relates how Stevens navigated the currents of the Second American Revolution, how he helped to bring about the destruction of slavery, and was a leader in the effort during Reconstruction to make the United States a biracial democracy. We need Stevens passion for equality today." Details ISBN179712482X Author Landon Woodson Short Title Thaddeus Stevens Publisher Simon & Schuster Audio Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 179712482X ISBN-13 9781797124827 Format Compact Disc Publication Date 2021-03-02 Subtitle Civil War Revolutionary, Fighter for Racial Justice Imprint Simon & Schuster Audio Playing time 513 Narrator Landon Woodson Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158590589;

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