“Public emergencies may require the hand of severity to fall heavily on those who are not personally guilty, but compassion prompts, and ever urges to milder methods”
Quote by Mercy Otis Warren
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History of the Rise, Progress and Termination of the American Revolution: Interspersed with Biographical, Political and Moral Observations. In Three Volumes
This multi-volume work provides a detailed narrative of the American Revolution, incorporating biographical sketches, political analysis, and moral commentary. more
Author
Mercy Otis Warren
A writer during the American Revolutionary War period, known for her opposition to colonial rule and advocacy for women's rights. Her work, 'The History of the American Revolution', is an important historical document that records the history of the American Revolutionary War. more
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