Charles Sumner published 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The True Grandeur of Nations (1845).
Updated September 2026
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The True Grandeur of Nations
Charles Sumner's most-read book.
Novellas in order
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The True Grandeur of Nations (1845)
Recent Speeches and Addresses [1851-1855] (1856)
The Barbarism of Slavery (1860)
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The War System of the Commonwealth of Nations (1849)
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About Charles Sumner
Charles Sumner was an American lawyer and statesman who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1851 until his death in 1874. Before and during the American Civil War, he was a leading American advocate for the abolition of slavery, and after the war he was a key figure in the Reconstruction era, during which he and other Radical Republicans successfully fought to end slavery and ensure basic rights for Black Americans. He continued advocating for racial equality until his death, lobbying in his final days for a civil rights bill that served as a model for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Historians credit Sumner with coining the phrase "equality before the law," which he first used as part of an early attempt to integrate Boston's public school system.
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Charles Sumner FAQ
- How many books has Charles Sumner written?
- Charles Sumner published 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charles Sumner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The True Grandeur of Nations.
- What is Charles Sumner's last book?
- The Duel Between France And Germany (1870).
- What is Charles Sumner's most famous book?
- The True Grandeur of Nations (1845) is Charles Sumner's most widely read book.
- Can I read Charles Sumner's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Charles Sumner are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.