HIS307 The American Civil War Research Guide

This book provides, in a single volume, critical, original documents revealing the character of American discourse on the nature and importance of local government, the purposes of federal union, and the role of religion and tradition in forming America's drive for liberty.

Vol. 1. Political oratory from the Revolution to the Civil War -- Vol. 2. Political oratory from Abraham Lincoln to Bill Clinton

This 20 volume set contains primary documents from America's history from its beginnings through the middle eighties.

"A rich mix of documents, extending chronologically from Garrison's 1833 'Declaration of Sentiments' to Tourgée's grim 1879 commentary on Reconstruction. Here the words of Lincoln and Calhoun mingle with those of lesser-known folk: a woman soldier, a witness to the Sand Creek Massacre, black South Carolinians asserting their rights of citizenship."

Contains a narrative overview of each event, expert analysis, the text of primary sources contemporary to the time of the event, and ready reference materials. Over 90 primary documents.

Contains documents pertaining to the role of religion in American culture throughout its history.