A blow-by-blow re-creation of the battle royal that raged in Congress in the 1830s; when a small band of representatives; led by President John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts; employed intricate stratagems to outwit the Southern (and Southern-sympathizing) sponsors of the successive "gag" rules that had long blocked debate on the subject of slavery.
#848713 in Books 2010-12-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.20 x 1.50 x 9.40l; 5.29 #File Name: 0393934926843 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great format; but mediocre read.By JVI really like the structure of the content. The authors cover eras encompassing all parts of the globe in each as opposed to studying certain regions individually. Additionally; there are supplementary insights and primary source material within each chapter; however; it does not have any fluidity and is a tough read. Nonetheless; not bad for an intro to World History.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful insights from a great team that invented this subjectBy J. Kayea wonderful book showing connections between different places in the world and different times. Makes history so much more interesting and enlightening than the normal one place one time approach. One of the Princeton author/professors sometimes gives free online courses on this topic (global history) on the novoed platform. Well worth doing - I did it last year; and intend to do it again when it comes up; probably next year. If you like history; you'll love this and the course. Highly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Presents conjectures as fact.By CustomerGreat example of many historical conjectures presented as fact with little to no evidence to support them. Poor authorship.
