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The Unconstitutionality of Slavery - cover

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The Unconstitutionality of Slavery

Lysander Spooner

Publisher: DigiCat

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In 'The Unconstitutionality of Slavery,' Lysander Spooner presents a meticulously argued treatise contending that slavery is not sanctioned under the U.S. Constitution. Spooner's work, steeped in legal analysis and meticulous rhetoric, is an exemplar of nineteenth-century abolitionist literature. His dissection of constitutional clauses and legal precedence as well as his utilization of logical reasoning to deduce the inherent illegality of slavery, offers readers a powerful and unconventional perspective during an epoch where the Constitution was frequently interpreted to support slavery. The literary style is erudite yet accessible; a hallmark of Spooner's scholarly activism placed within the historical framework of antebellum reform movements.

Lysander Spooner, a lawyer by training and a staunch abolitionist by conviction, was inspired by the moral exigencies of his time and his own libertarian principles. His eschewal of slavery stemmed from a deep-seated belief in natural law and the inalienable rights of individuals. Spooner's advocacy was framed within a larger intellectual challenge to the legal and constitutional defenses of slavery, signifying an important contribution to the legal and moral discourse of abolitionism. His background and philosophy endowed him with the unique ability to craft a narrative that was as provocative as it was persuasive.

'The Unconstitutionality of Slavery' is indubitably recommended for readers interested in the legal underpinnings of the anti-slavery movement, constitutional scholarship, and civil liberties. Suitable for academicians, legal historians, and those fascinated by the interplay between law and society, Spooner's book remains a profound study of the enduring conflict between human bondage and legal principles. For anyone seeking to understand the nuances within the arguments against slavery, this book provides a seminal resource that encapsulates a crucial chapter in the fight for freedom.
Available since: 09/04/2022.
Print length: 144 pages.

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