Harper's Weekly Editorials by Carl Schurz
Enriched edition. Insightful Essays on 19th-Century American PoliticsBy Carl Schurz
Length8h 38m
About this audiobook
In "Harper's Weekly Editorials," Carl Schurz delivers a provocative collection of editorial pieces that encapsulate pivotal moments in American history during the mid-19th century. His literary style is characterized by eloquent rhetoric and incisive analysis, merging passionate advocacy with a journalistic ethos that aimed to both inform and inspire. Schurz adeptly navigates topics such as civil rights, the preservation of the Union, and the moral imperatives of the Reconstruction era, offering readers a window into the pressing social issues of his time while employing a compelling prose that invites both engagement and reflection. Carl Schurz was not merely a journalist but also an influential politician, a German immigrant, and a fervent advocate for liberty and progress. His experiences, including firsthand involvement in the revolutionary movements of Europe and a deep commitment to American ideals, heavily influenced his editorial stance. Schurz's multifaceted background as a soldier in the Civil War and a vocal opponent of injustices fuelled his passionate commitment to advocacy through the pages of "Harper's Weekly." This collection is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersections of journalism, socio-political discourse, and historical context. Schurz's editorials resonate with timeless relevance, making this book a crucial resource for scholars and general readers alike who seek to understand the complexities of American democracy and civil rights.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenrePolitics and Government
Length8 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Pension Scandal
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6Woman Suffrage
7The Arbitration Treaty in Danger
8The Campaign Against Civil Service Reform
9Qualifications for High Office
10Delusions of Bimetallism
11Governor Black's Balance-Sheet
12The Quadrennial Disgrace
13The Citizens' Union
14The President on Economy
15Republicanism and the Civil Service
16A Grave Responsibility
17Wanted — A Republican Form of Government
18The Forestry Problem
19An Urgent Need
20A Burning Shame
21Labor and Prosperity
22Inviting a Deluge
23A Dismal Page in Our History
24Our New Civil Service Law
25The Municipal Situation
26Food for Reflection
27Armed or Unarmed Peace
28A Civil Service Lesson
29The Right to Nominate
30The “Senatorial Prerogative”
31Partisan Municipal Government
32Obstacles to Currency Reform
33Murder as a Political Agency
34The European Outlook
35True Non-Partisanship
36Mr. Henry George in the Municipal Campaign
37The Blindness of Party Spirit
38Bossism in New York
39Hawaii and Sea-Power
40More About the Municipal Problem
41Civil Service Reform and the People
42Restricting Immigration
43Hawaii and the Partition of China
44“Cold Facts” and Hawaii
45Annexing Hawaii by Joint Resolution
46About War
47France After the Zola Trial
48National Honor
49About Patriotism
50A Case of Self-Sacrifice
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