I actually bought the book as part of my research for my own book, good white folks. The book ends with a brief resume of the entry of abolitionism into the american mainstream in the 1850s, followed by the forced civil war switch to a policy of emancipation. Moral debates on slaveryin the united states the american civil war 18611865 is one of the most significant events in american history, and in the years prior to this precipitous event the debates over slavery constitute one of the most dominating themes in american life. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read abolitionist. The abolitionists and american slavery rev sub edition by stewart. Stewarts eloquent and judicious history of american abolitionism, offers a superb analysis of how the antislavery movement reinforced and transformed the dominant features of precivil war america. Beginning with certain prerevolutionary quakers who combined entrepreneurial spirit with agitation against slavery, stewart suggests that the abolitionist rank and file generally embodied.
To include a comma in your tag, surround the tag with double quotes. In the slave s cause, sinha has produced the most comprehensive single volume on abolitionism in america. The abolitionists and american slavery 1997 excerpt and text search. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Antislavery and abolitionism in the united states, 1776. Revivalism had given a powerful impact to abolitionism in the eighteenth century. Holy warriors the abolitionists and american slavery on.
Giddings, wendell phillips, william lloyd garrison, and hosea easton. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In a brief book of just over 200 pages, stewart was able not only to trace the entire. Plus easytounderstand solutions written by experts for thousands of other textbooks. In 1833, abolitionists theodore weld, arthur tappan, and lewis tappan founded the american anti slavery society. Email your librarian or administrator to recommend adding this book to your organisations collection. You cant reserve this item for one of the following. The abolitionists and american slavery rev sub edition by stewart, james brewer 1997 on. The drive to end slavery at once, known as immediatism, had its origins in british abolitionists frustration in the 1820s with parliaments gradual approach to abolishing slavery in the west indian colonies. Stewart james brewer holy warriors the abolitionists and. Freepersons across the globe advocated for the abolition of slavery, but perhaps the most inspiring stories have come from slaves themselves, who were selftaught or abounding with determination. The abolitionists and american slavery by james brewer stewart 8 times william wilberforce.
The abolitionists and american slavery new york, 1996. In this book, originally published in 1976, stewart provides a basic history of the abolitionist movement beginning with the period of the american revolution. Holy warriors the abolitionists and american slavery. It was during these years that the abolitionists were able to put the most pressure on the federal government to take action against slavery. The american abolitionist william lloyd garrison adopted the concept when he founded the antislavery newspaper the liberator in 1831 and helped to establish the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read abolitionist politics and the coming of the civil war. Abolitionist politics and the coming of the civil war ebook written by james brewer stewart. Stewart, james brewer, holy warriors the abolitionists and american slavery. Rent holy warriors the abolitionists and american slavery 1st edition 9780809015962 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. New aapb special collection of raw interviews from american.
Revised to include important new scholarship, james brewer stewarts eloquent survey of the. Holy warriors is a strong antidote to the history of white supremacy in america. James brewer stewart as darkness falls parents everywhere try to get their children ready for sleep. Stewart james brewer holy warriors the abolitionists and american slavery nw from engl 351 at william penn university. It is historian james brewer stewarts thesis that the massive social changes and revivalism in the 1820s had started new englands abolitionist crusade against slavery. A story of how even the smallest minority can set events in motion stewarts book is highly recommended for both american history and black studies collections alike. James redpath, john brown, and abolitionist advocacy of slave insurrection john r. The cambridge world history of slavery edited by david eltis april 2017. In contrast to the popular belief that the abolitionist crusade was driven by wealthy whites, some 300 black abolitionists were regularly involved in the antislavery. This text discusses the abolitionists crusade against slavery, characterized by religious fervor, a sense of moral urgency and a vision of human perfection. Whereas holy warriors provides a sophisticated synthesis of recent directions in abolitionist historiography, ronald g. He has published biographies of four very wellknown enemies of slavery. The abolitionist movement, writes stewart in this engaging study, grew.
Anthony burns, courtesy of library of congress from the 1820s to the civil war, african americans assumed prominent roles in the transatlantic struggle to abolish slavery. Abolitionists were people who sought to end the institution of slavery. This website provides a list of individuals and organizations who worked to end slavery in the united states, as well as historic documentation on the anti slavery and abolition movements in the us. Covers most of the rank and file members making up the various groups involved in the anti slavery struggle. Gods politician world changers by john holzmann 8 times my bondage and my freedom by frederick douglass 8 times. The abolitionists and american slavery american century series by james brewer stewart. Now revised to include important new scholarship, holy warriors, james b. The abolitionists and american slavery by james brewer stewart.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Abolition slavery guides at university of detroit mercy. The abolitionists and american slavery summary now revised to include important new scholarship, holy warriors, james b. The abolitionists and american slavery rev sub edition by stewart, james brewer 1997. Revised to include important new scholarship, james brewer stewarts eloquent survey of the abolitionist movement is also a superb analysis of how the antislavery movement reinforced and transformed the dominant features of precivil war america. James brewer stewarts most popular book is holy warriors. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. The book ends with a brief resume of the entry of abolitionism into the american mainstream in the 1850s, followed by the forced civil war switch. You will get your 1st month of bartleby for free when you bundle with these textbooks where solutions are available. A good book on the abolitionist movement in the years before and leading up to the civil war. The abolitionists and american slavery american century series by james brewer stewart and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The abolitionists and american slavery james brewer. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be.
James brewer stewart has 16 books on goodreads with 279 ratings. Holy warriors the abolitionists and american slavery 1st. The abolitionists and american slavery it is historian james brewer stewarts thesis that the massive social changes and revivalism in the 1820s had started new englands abolitionist crusade against slavery. While most think of abolition as a 19thcentury movement, stewart demonstrates that this period is also important in examining this movement.
Source for information on moral debates on slavery. One of the most important and useful means that has been employed by abolitionists is the written word. The american anti slavery society was one of the most prominent abolitionist organizations in the united states of america during the early nineteenth century. It shows, to paraphrase margaret mead i think not only can the course of history be changed by a small, dedicated group, but that maybe history has always only been changed at least non violently by such a group. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. This compressed yet concrete overview examines the effect of northern abolitionism, especially the militant immediatist variety, on the political, social, and religious development of the region. Books by james brewer stewart author of holy warriors. Abolitionist politics and the coming of the civil war by. Before the late 1700s, many abolitionists were currently slaves themselves or were former slaves who had gained their freedom. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The main weakness of this book, in my opinion is that the civil war years are only briefly covered. The abolitionist movement, writes stewart in this engaging study, grew out of a number of historical conditions in early american society. Stewarts eloquent and judicious history of american abolitionism, offers a superb analysis of how the antislavery movement reinforced and transformed the.
Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. As long as slavery existed, some opposed it and wished to see it abolished. Walters attempts to break new ground in the antislavery appeal. James brewer stewart is the author of holy warriors 3. Holy warriors now revised to include important new scholarship, holy warriors, james b. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Stewart concludes that the abolitionists won an ambiguous victory. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government. Friedman abolitionists versus historians 345 abolitionists who greatly influenced northern society had only indirect and relatively insignificant influence. Mckivigan in the preface to his 1859 book, the roving editor, abolitionist james redpath presented the reader with a revealing description of his attitude toward violent means to end slavery. America were forged within slavery provides strengtlh and. Project muse james redpath, john brown, and abolitionist. Revised to include important new scholarship, james brewer stewarts e. Abolitionist politics and the coming of the civil war is a complete and comprehensive examination of americas early years and its politics regarding slavery.
It was also during these years that many of the goals of the abolitionist movement were met. This book will long be a must read for expert and lay readers alike who want to truly understand the history of the nations most. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Jan 01, 2008 abolitionist politics and the coming of the civil war ebook written by james brewer stewart. Reconsidering the abolitionists in an age of fundamentalist politics, journal of the early republic 26.
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