Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History (Second Edition) (Vol. 2)

Author Eric Foner Publisher WW Norton & Company 2008 Format paperback Condition like new Summary Eric Foner’s Voices of Freedom (Second Edition, Volume 2) is a compelling documentary history that brings to life the evolving struggle for freedom in America from the Civil War era to the present. This carefully curated collection of primary sources—including speeches, letters, legal documents, and personal narratives—offers an unfiltered look at the voices that shaped the nation's fight for equality, democracy, and justice. Foner, one of the most respected historians of American history, masterfully presents these documents with insightful introductions that provide historical context and analysis, making them accessible for both scholars and general readers. The second volume covers key moments such as Reconstruction, the labor movement, the Civil Rights era, and contemporary struggles for human rights, showing how the concept of freedom has been constantly debated and redefined. Thi