Conflict and Compromise

The Political Economy of Slavery, Emancipation and the American Civil War

Autori

• Roger L. Ransom

Parametri

Pagine

336pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Guerra Civile
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The book delves into the pivotal events of the Civil War and the emancipation of four million enslaved individuals, highlighting the economic and political motivations behind the Southern states' attempt to secede in 1860. Professor Roger Ransom analyzes the contrasting efforts of Northerners to maintain the Union, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex factors that shaped this critical period in American history.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

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