The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy
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"The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864" by Various is a historical publication written during the mid-19th century. This volume features a range of articles focused on literature and national policy, reflecting the socio-political climate of the United States during the Civil War. One significant topic addressed is the progress of liberty in the United States, elaborating on the ideological battle between democracy and aristocracy, and the implications of the ongoing Civil War on these themes. The opening of this publication presents a fervent discourse on the necessity of the Civil War, asserting it as a conflict between liberty and the remnants of a declining aristocracy. It critiques segments of society advocating for peace without understanding the war's implications, emphasizing the historical inevitability of such battles as part of humanity's quest for freedom. Through historical references and statistical analysis, it paints the Civil War as a critical juncture in the fight for democracy against oppressive structures, setting the stage for a broader exploration of America’s journey towards liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals
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