Arguing about Slavery : The Great Battle in the United States Congress by…

This hardcover book titled “Arguing about Slavery: The Great Battle in the United States Congress” by William L. Miller is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of American government and legislation. Published in 1996 by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, this book provides a detailed account of the intense debates and battles over slavery in the United States Congress. With a length of 9.2 inches, a width of 6.2 inches, and a height of 1.8 inches, this book weighs 32.2 ounces and has a total of 608 pages. The book is written in English and covers a range of topics including American history, political science, and biography/autobiography. This unit type book is a great addition to any book collection and a must-read for history buffs.

Arguing about Slavery: The Great Battle in the United States Con

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.