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Explore the fundamental contradictions of the American founding in Slavery and the Founders by Paul Finkelman. This work examines how the first generation of United States leaders navigated the complex and difficult question of human bondage during the formation of the nation. By looking at the tension between the ideals of liberty expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the actual practices of the early American republic, this book provides a clear view of how slavery influenced the U.S. Constitution and early political structures. It serves as a vital resource for anyone studying the history of American law and the origins of the republic. Readers will find a detailed and significant critique of Thomas Jefferson's relationship to slavery, making this a necessary addition to any collection of historical or legal texts. This book offers a deep look into how the reality of human bondage shaped the very foundations of American politics and law.

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Examines the central tension between the Declaration of Independence and the reality of early American republic life.

Analyzes how slavery affected the U.S. Constitution and the development of early American politics.

Provides a detailed and significant critique of Thomas Jefferson's relationship to slavery.

Offers a historical look at how the first generation of U.S. leaders dealt with human bondage.

Serves as an essential text for studying the intersection of race, liberty, and law in early America.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
09 April 2014
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19 November 2013

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