A Political History of Slavery V1 is a comprehensive account of the slavery controversy in America, from the earliest agitations in the eighteenth century to the end of the Reconstruction period. Written by William Henry Smith and first published in 1903, this book explores the political, social, and economic factors that shaped the debate over slavery in America. Smith provides a detailed analysis of the key events, figures, and movements that contributed to the abolition of slavery, including the American Revolution, the Missouri Compromise, the Dred Scott decision, and the Civil War. He also examines the role of political parties, religious groups, and individual activists in the fight against slavery. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on a critical period in American history and the struggle for freedom and equality.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.