The Continental Monthly , Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy   By: Various

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 is a fascinating collection of literature and discussions on national policy. The diverse range of topics covered in this volume makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the cultural and political landscape of the time.

The writers featured in this issue offer insightful perspectives on a variety of subjects, from poetry and fiction to historical analysis and commentary on current events. The depth of knowledge and creativity displayed by the contributors is truly impressive, making for an engaging and thought-provoking read.

One particularly interesting aspect of this volume is its dedication to exploring the connections between literature and national policy. By examining the ways in which creative expression can influence political thought and action, the authors provide a unique and valuable perspective on the power of storytelling in shaping society.

Overall, The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 is a well-rounded and intellectually stimulating collection that offers readers a glimpse into the rich and complex world of 19th-century American literature and politics. I highly recommend this volume to anyone with an interest in history, literature, or the intersection of the two.

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The long train of preparatory events preceding the outbreak, and the extraordinary acts by which the conspirators signalized its commencement, point, with sufficient certainty, to the incendiaries who produced the vast conflagration, and who appear to be responsible for the ruin which has ensued. But it remains to inquire by what means the great mass of inflammable materials was accumulated and made ready to take fire at the touch; what justification there may be for the authors of the fatal act, or what palliation of the guilt which seems to rest upon them. The reputation of the American people, and of the free government which is their pride and glory, must suffer in the estimation of mankind, unless they can be fairly acquitted of all responsibility for the civil war, which not only desolates large portions of our own country, but seriously interferes with the prosperity of multitudinous classes, and the stability of large industrial interests, in other lands... Continue reading book >>