Charles Sumner and the coming of the Civil War.
Edition: [1st ed.]
Publisher: Knopf
Published: 1960
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 392
Subjects: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Description: "Traces Sumner's life as the nation careens toward civil war. In a period when senators often exercised more influence than presidents, Senator Charles Sumner was one of the most powerful forces in the American government and remains one of the most controversial figures in American history. His uncompromising moral standards made him a lightning rod in an era fraught with conflict"--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliography.