The book "The Slavery Question: Speech of Citizen John M. Landrum, Representative of Louisiana, in the House of Representatives, April 27, 1860" is an important historical document that reflects the views and positions of the southern states of the United States before the start of the Civil War. In this speech, the author, John M. Landrum, argues for the preservation of slavery and defends the right of the southern states to freely choose their social and economic system. The book provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the reasons and attitudes that underpinned the conflict between the North and the South during that period of United States history. The author introduces the reader to the complex social, economic, and moral dilemmas that accompanied the debate about slavery and its future in American society. The Slavery Question: Speech of John M. Landrum, Representative of Louisiana, in the House of Representatives, April 27, 1860, is an important resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the development of slavery and political struggles in the antebellum era.