A cultural biography of John Brown; the controversial abolitionist who used violent tactics against slavery and single-handedly changed the course of American history. Reynolds brings to life the Puritan warrior who gripped slavery by the throat and triggered the Civil War. Reynolds demonstrates that Brown’s most violent acts—including his killing of proslavery settlers in Kansas and his historic raid on Harpers Ferry; Virginia--were inspired by the slave revolts; guerilla warfare; and revolutionary Christianity of the day. He shows how Brown seized public attention; polarizing the nation and fueling the tensions that led to the Civil War. Reynolds recounts how Brown permeated American culture during the Civil War and beyond; and how he planted the seeds of the civil rights movement by making a pioneering demand for complete social and political equality for America’s ethnic minorities.
#301245 in Books 1999-10-26 1999-10-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.99 x .74 x 5.20l; .60 #File Name: 0375704752351 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. IconicBy Usagi3The author (Boorstin) was such a prolific writer that while being grilled by the Senate for confirmation as Librarian of Congress; he was asked if he would write during business hours. He said no; but wrote every evening; late into the nights; and I am grateful that he did so. This book and the others in this series have been around for a while; but the material covered is iconic; and will not go out of date. The organization is lucid; and segues nicely from chapter to chapter. I highly recommend this book and the entire series.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. EducationalBy Curtiss J. BiehnThis is a great book. I read it some years ago. It's long; but it tells stories of the development of things we take for granted. Knowlegable author.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Nicea MercadoIt was very well packed and brand new!
