Sale, Kirkpatrick
Emancipation Hell: The Tragedy Wrought by Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780692592113
- author:
- Sale, Kirkpatrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shotwell Publishing LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877),
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Emancipation Proclamation: A Tragedy in American History Kirkpatrick Sale examines the Emancipation Proclamation, a pivotal moment in American history, and reveals its darker side. Through previously overlooked evidence, Sale sheds light on the flaws of Lincoln's proclamation, which had far-reaching consequences for the newly freed slaves. The Proclamation was issued during a brutal war, with little consideration for the long-term impact on those affected. The author argues that this benevolent act was tainted by impure motives and a lack of planning, ultimately contributing to a century and a half of racial conflict and disparity in America. Sale's nuanced analysis challenges our understanding of this significant event, highlighting the complexities and contradictions of American history.
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