Publisher's Synopsis
Historic Progress and American Democracy is a speech delivered by John Lothrop Motley before the New York Historical Society on December 16, 1868, during their sixty-fourth anniversary. In the speech, Motley discusses the progress of democracy in America and how it has been shaped by historical events. He touches on the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Emancipation Proclamation, among other topics. Motley argues that America's democratic ideals have been strengthened by these events and that they have paved the way for a more just and equal society. He also emphasizes the importance of preserving historical records and artifacts as a means of understanding and appreciating the progress of democracy in America. Overall, Historic Progress and American Democracy provides a thoughtful and insightful analysis of the relationship between history, democracy, and progress in America.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.
