This controversial, oft-suppressed work is a fascinating glimpse into the practice of white slavery. In White Slavery in the Barbary States captivity expert Charles Sumner takes a detailed look at the white slave markets which flourished on the Barbary Coast of North Africa, which included the Ottoman provinces of Algeria, Tunisia and Tripolitania and the independent sultanate of Morocco, between the 16th and middle of the 18th century.

But no classical authority is needed for this designation. War, as conducted under International Law, between two organized nations, is in all respects a duel, according to the just signification of this word,—differing from that between two individuals only in the number of combatants. The variance is of proportion merely, each nation being an individual who appeals to the sword as Arbiter; and in each case the combat is subject to rules constituting a code by which the two parties are bo...

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 13 (of 20)" is a comprehensive collection that showcases the writings and speeches of Charles Sumner, a prominent American politician and abolitionist. This volume captures Sumner's passionate advocacy for civil rights and his unwavering commitment to social justice. His eloquent prose and powerful rhetoric reflect the turbulent times of his era, as he fought against slavery and for the rights of African Americans. Readers will find a wealth of h...

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 14" is a significant compilation that showcases the eloquent writings and speeches of Charles Sumner, a prominent American statesman and abolitionist. This volume captures Sumner's passionate advocacy for civil rights and his unwavering commitment to social justice. Through his articulate prose, readers gain insight into the political climate of his time and the moral imperatives that drove his activism. Sumner's works reflect his deep belief in ...

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 06 (of 20)" is a significant collection that showcases the writings and speeches of Charles Sumner, a prominent American politician and abolitionist. This volume captures Sumner's passionate advocacy for civil rights and his unwavering commitment to social justice. His eloquent oratory and profound insights into the political landscape of his time are preserved within these pages, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of a man who played a cru...

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 12" is a significant compilation that showcases the eloquent writings and speeches of Charles Sumner, a prominent American statesman and abolitionist. This volume captures Sumner's passionate advocacy for civil rights, education, and social justice during a transformative period in American history. His articulate arguments and unwavering commitment to equality resonate throughout the text, reflecting his deep moral convictions and intellectual r...

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 08 (of 20)" is a significant collection that showcases the writings and speeches of Charles Sumner, a prominent American politician and abolitionist. This volume captures Sumner's passionate advocacy for civil rights and his unwavering commitment to social justice. His eloquent oratory and profound insights into the political landscape of his time are preserved within these pages, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of a man who played a cru...

The speeches of Charles Sumner have many titles to endure in the memory of mankind. They contain the reasons on which the American people acted in taking the successive steps in the revolution which overthrew slavery, and made of a race of slaves, freemen, citizens, voters. They have a high place in literature. They are not only full of historical learning, set forth in an attractive way, but each of the more important of them was itself an historical event. They afford a picture of a nobl...

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 02" is a comprehensive collection that showcases the eloquent writings and speeches of Charles Sumner, a prominent American statesman and abolitionist. This volume delves into Sumner's passionate advocacy for civil rights and social justice, reflecting his commitment to the principles of equality and liberty. Through his articulate prose, readers gain insight into the political climate of his time and the moral imperatives that drove his activism...

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 07" is a significant collection that showcases the eloquent writings and speeches of Charles Sumner, a prominent American statesman and abolitionist. This volume captures Sumner's passionate advocacy for civil rights and his unwavering commitment to social justice. Through his articulate prose, readers gain insight into the political climate of his time and the moral imperatives that drove his activism. Sumner's works reflect his deep belief in e...

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 03" is a significant collection that showcases the eloquent writings and speeches of Charles Sumner, a prominent American statesman and abolitionist. This volume delves into Sumner's passionate advocacy for civil rights and his unwavering commitment to social justice. His articulate arguments and profound insights reflect the turbulent political landscape of his time, making this work an essential resource for understanding the historical context...

"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 09 (of 20)" is a significant collection that showcases the extensive contributions of Charles Sumner, a prominent American statesman and abolitionist. This volume encapsulates his speeches, writings, and thoughts on various social and political issues of his time. Sumner's eloquence and commitment to justice are evident throughout his works, reflecting his deep engagement with the moral and ethical dilemmas facing the nation. His advocacy for civ...