The American Slave Code, In Theory And Practice: Its Distinctive Features Shown By Its Statutes, Judicial Decisions And Illustrative Facts is a book written by William Goodell. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the American slave code and its implementation in practice. It explores the distinctive features of the slave code, which were reflected in the statutes, judicial decisions, and illustrative facts.The book delves into the legal framework of slavery in America and the various laws that were enacted to regulate the lives of slaves. It examines the ways in which slave owners used the law to maintain control over their slaves and the ways in which slaves resisted these efforts. The book also explores the impact of the slave code on the broader society and the ways in which it contributed to the perpetuation of slavery.Through a detailed analysis of the statutes, judicial decisions, and illustrative facts, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the American slave code and its implementation in practice. It sheds light on the ways in which the slave code was used to justify the brutal treatment of slaves and the ways in which it perpetuated racial inequality and injustice.Overall, The American Slave Code, In Theory And Practice: Its Distinctive Features Shown By Its Statutes, Judicial Decisions And Illustrative Facts is an important contribution to the study of slavery in America. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal framework of slavery and its impact on the lives of slaves and the broader society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: William Goodell
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 01, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 432 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1432665634
- | ISBN-13: 9781432665630
