The book delves into "Uncle Tom's Cabin," exploring its insights on democratic life and modern humanism. It highlights Stowe's political thought through a detailed analysis of her works, including "Sunny Memories" and "Oldtown Folks." By engaging with the moral discourse of abolition and 19th-century reform, it presents a vision of America striving for a nobility of soul, epitomized by an ideal human model of excellence.
Washington's political philosophy - radical for his time - was a commitment to the belief that law can never make just what is in its nature unjust. Before the close of the Revolutionary War, he had conceived of a union based on the progressive principle that the American people would qualify for self-government in the sense of free institutions in proportion to their moral capacity to govern themselves by the light of reason. Washington managed the conflicts over the spoils of victory that threatened to fracture the union. Containing this discord within the walls of the Constitution may be considered his single greatest achievement.
This book is a comprehensive history of the state of Kentucky. It covers the state's early history, its growth and development, and its unique place in American history. A great read for anyone interested in the history of Kentucky and the American South.
This comprehensive history of the Bluegrass State covers its development from the pre-Columbian era through the late nineteenth century. The book encompasses a wide range of topics, from state politics and economics to the daily lives of ordinary Kentuckians.
The book is a reprint of a classic originally published in 1872, preserving the historical context and authentic language of its time. It offers readers a glimpse into the perspectives and themes prevalent during the era, making it a valuable addition for those interested in literary history or the evolution of storytelling. The reprint aims to maintain the integrity of the original work while making it accessible to modern audiences.
Based on lectures delivered for the US Constitution's bicentennial. Allen (political science, Michigan State U. ) and Cloonan (government, James Madison U.) counter arguments that the Federalist Papers (1787) are not very accessible or relevant to government today by overviewing issues addressed in the 85 essays and specific principles framing current governance. Appends references to these papers in Supreme Court cases. Lacks an index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR