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.

"The Duel Between France and Germany" by Charles Sumner is a compelling exploration of the historical tensions and conflicts between these two nations. Sumner, a prominent American politician and abolitionist, delves into the political, social, and military aspects that have shaped the relationship between France and Germany. Through a detailed analysis, he examines key events and ideologies that have fueled rivalry and cooperation, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of how the...

In "White Slavery in the Barbary States," Charles Sumner presents a meticulous examination of the plight of European captives held by North African powers, specifically the Barbary States during the early modern period. The text blends historical analysis with passionate rhetoric, reflecting the abolitionist sentiment of its time. Sumner's narrative draws upon a range of primary sources, including firsthand accounts and contemporary reports, thereby delivering a vivid portrayal of the horr...

In "The Barbarism of Slavery," Charles Sumner delivers a compelling and unflinching critique of the institution of slavery, intertwining moral philosophy with a rigorous examination of historical and social contexts. Sumner employs a passionate literary style characterized by eloquence and rhetorical fervor, articulating a powerful argument that slavery dehumanizes both the enslaved and the enslaver. This work, deeply rooted in the abolitionist discourse of the mid-19th century, challenges...

The Best Portraits in Engraving by Charles Sumner is an insightful examination of the art of portrait engraving, focusing on some of the most notable engraved portraits from history. In this work, Sumner—who was a prominent American statesman and art enthusiast—highlights the intricacies of portrait engraving as both an artistic and technical craft. He pays homage to the engravers who have skillfully captured the likeness, personality, and social standing of their subjects through detailed...

The Complete Works of Charles SumnerThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - The Best Portraits in Engraving2 - White Slavery in the Barbary States3 - Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 1 (of 20)4 - Charles Sumner; his complete works; Volume 2 (of 20)5 - Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume III (of 20)6 - Charles Sumner; his Complete Works, v. 4-207 - Charles Sumner; his complete...

The Complete Works of Charles SumnerThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - The Best Portraits in Engraving2 - White Slavery in the Barbary States3 - Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 1 (of 20)4 - Charles Sumner; his complete works; Volume 2 (of 20)5 - Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume III (of 20)6 - Charles Sumner; his Complete Works, v. 4-207 - Charles Sumner; his complete...

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...

In "Freedom National: Slavery Sectional," Charles Sumner robustly articulates the profound tensions between freedom and slavery that shaped the American social and political landscape in the mid-nineteenth century. Using a blend of impassioned rhetoric and erudite analysis, Sumner crafts a compelling argument for a national commitment to liberty, contrasting it with the sectional strife engendered by the institution of slavery. His historical case studies and philosophical inquiries reflec...

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...

The Complete Works, Novels, Plays, Stories, Ideas, and Writings of Charles SumnerThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - The Best Portraits in Engraving2 - White Slavery in the Barbary States3 - Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 1 (of 20)4 - Charles Sumner; his complete works; Volume 2 (of 20)5 - Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume III (of 20)6 - Charles Sumner; his Complete Works, v....

MR. PRESIDENT, - I am to speak of the Duel between France and Germany, with its Lesson to Civilization. In calling the terrible war now waging a Duel, I might content myself with classical authority, Duellum being a well-known Latin word for War. The historian Livy makes a Roman declare that affairs are to be settled by a pure and pious duel; [Footnote: Puro pioqne duello. - Historie, Lib. I. cap