Speeches, Correspondence And Political Papers Of Carl Schurz V5: January 30, 1889-December 27, 1898 - Paperback

by Carl Schurz (Author), Frederic Bancroft (Editor)

The book ""Speeches, Correspondence And Political Papers Of Carl Schurz V5: January 30, 1889-December 27, 1898"" is a collection of writings by Carl Schurz, a German-American statesman, journalist, and reformer. This volume covers a period of ten years, from 1889 to 1898, during which Schurz was active in American politics as a senator, diplomat, and advocate for civil rights and good government.The book includes Schurz's speeches on a variety of topics, including the tariff, civil service reform, and the Spanish-American War. It also features his correspondence with other political figures, such as President Theodore Roosevelt and Senator William Jennings Bryan, as well as his political papers, which provide insight into his views on issues such as imperialism and the role of the United States in world affairs.Throughout the book, Schurz's commitment to progressive ideals and his belief in the importance of individual liberty and democratic governance are evident. His writings offer a valuable perspective on American politics and society during a period of significant change and growth, and provide a glimpse into the mind of one of the most important political figures of the late 19th century.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.