The Uprising of a Great People The United States in 1861. to Which is Added a Word of Peace on the Difference Between England the United States.

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The Uprising of a Great People The United States in 1861. to Which is Added a Word of Peace on the Difference Between England the United States.

by comte de Agénor Gasparin

EN·~6 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total

THE UPRISING OF A GREAT PEOPLE.

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THE UNITED STATES IN 1861.

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TO WHICH IS ADDED A WORD OF PEACE ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES.

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FROM THE FRENCH OF COUNT AGÉNOR DE GASPARIN

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BY MARY L. BOOTH.

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TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE TO THE REVISED AMERICAN EDITION.

2:07

PREFACE

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TO THE SECOND EDITION.

2:17

TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.

5:40

PREFACE.

2:58

Description

In the turmoil of 1861 America, this work offers a lucid, contemporary examination of the nation’s fracture and the broader implications for Europe. Written by a keen observer of the conflict, it weaves together a thoughtful analysis of the war’s causes, the moral urgency of emancipation, and the delicate diplomatic dance surrounding the Trent affair. The author’s revisions reflect the rapidly shifting realities of the time, providing readers with a snapshot of how early observers interpreted the unfolding crisis.

Beyond mere reportage, the pamphlet delves into the philosophical underpinnings of liberty and duty, urging European powers to consider their responsibilities without succumbing to self‑interest. Its tone balances sober warning with an unmistakable optimism that the strife will ultimately yield progress. Listeners will gain a vivid sense of the era’s anxieties and hopes, as well as the persuasive arguments that shaped contemporary public opinion.

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The Uprising of a Great People The United States in 1861. to Which is Added a Word of Peace on the Difference Between England the United States. The United States in 1861. to Which is Added a Word of Peace on the Difference Between England the United States.

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (365K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Virginia Paque and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

comte de Agénor Gasparin

comte de Agénor Gasparin

1810–1871

A French statesman, Protestant thinker, and prolific writer, he moved from public life into a career of outspoken religious and political commentary. He is also remembered for early investigations into table-turning, which gave his work an unusual place in 19th-century intellectual history.

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