Charles Sumner: “And thus is the condition of Africa explained without an insult to her…”

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And thus is the condition of Africa explained without an insult to her people or any new apology for Caste.

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of respecting the dignity of African people while discussing their historical context.

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Charles Sumner: “And thus is the condition of Africa explained without an insult to her people or any new apology for Caste.”