The Imperiled Union: Essays on the Background of the Civil WarA collection of essays by a master historian. Amongst the subjects that Stampp tackles are the inevitability of the Civil War and the truth about why the confederacy actually died. The other essays are a mix of historiography and analysis of issues including Lincoln's role in reinforcing Fort Sumter, the impact of psychology in trading slaves, and the role of racism in the Republican Party. |
Contents
Two Controversies over Slavery | 37 |
Republicans and the Sectional Crisis | 103 |
Civil War Causes and Consequences | 189 |
Notes | 271 |
Index | 309 |
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The Imperiled Union: Essays on the Background of the Civil War Kenneth M. Stampp Limited preview - 1981 |
The Imperiled Union: Essays on the Background of the Civil War Kenneth M. Stampp Limited preview - 1981 |
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