William A. Smith

Lectures on the Philosophy and Practice of Slavery

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Reprint of the original, first published in 1856. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Antigonos Verlag
• Seitenzahl: 332
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 148mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 483g
• ISBN-13: 9783563459010
• ISBN-10: 3563459010
• Artikelnr.: 74945129

Autorenporträt

William A. Smith was a 19th-century American author, renowned for his controversial work, 'Lectures on the Philosophy and Practice of Slavery,' published in 1856. This book comprises a series of lectures he delivered at the Central Methodist Episcopal Church South in Summerfield, Alabama, aimed at discussing the moral, social, and political dimensions of slavery. Smith, an ardent defender of the institution, sought to justify slavery from a biblical and philosophical perspective, aligning with the antebellum South's ideologies. His writing showcased the literary style of his era-marked by elaborate narratives and a didactic tone, as he endeavored to merge Christian doctrine with pro-slavery arguments. Smith's work represents a segment of American literary history that provided intellectual scaffolding for justifying slavery, reflecting the deep-seated tensions leading up to the Civil War. This book serves as a historical artifact, illuminating the ideologies and rhetoric used by proponents of slavery in the antebellum United States. Although Smith's views are deemed anathema in contemporary society, his writings provide crucial insights for scholars studying the intersections of religion, morality, and socio-political issues of his time.