The Crisis — Volume 04 by Winston Churchill

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Author Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947
Title The Crisis — Volume 04
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Crisis — Volume 04" by Winston Churchill is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume continues to delve into the turbulent times leading up to the American Civil War, exploring themes of societal strife, political dilemmas, and personal conflicts against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of division. The narrative follows characters such as Stephen Brice, a young lawyer navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and political allegiance in an era marked by fierce debates over issues like secession and slavery. The opening of the book sets the stage two years after the onset of a devastating disease that has plagued the nation. While Stephen Brice has begun his legal career, intrigue unfolds as he interacts with other key figures like Judge Whipple and the ambitious Southern gentleman Clarence Colfax. The social dynamics of this time are poignantly illustrated through their conversations, revealing underlying tensions and shifting allegiances. As various characters synergize their personal lives with the looming political crisis, the narrative begins to intertwine their fates with the overarching themes of nationalism and individual aspiration, hinting at deeper conflicts that will emerge as history unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 5391
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Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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