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Letter From Governor R. K, Call, of Florida, to John S. Littell, of Germantown, Pennsylvania (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Call, Richard Keith

 
9781331019930: Letter From Governor R. K, Call, of Florida, to John S. Littell, of Germantown, Pennsylvania (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book presents a sweeping analysis of the social, political, and economic factors surrounding the secession crisis that sparked the American Civil War. The author contends that the conflict was driven largely by the differing views of slavery held by the North and the South. The author traces the history of slavery in the United States, exploring its impact on the nation's development and the lives of African Americans. The author argues that slavery was not only a moral wrong but also an unsustainable institution that ultimately led to the collapse of the Union. The book examines the political debates and compromises that failed to resolve the slavery issue, as well as the role of secessionist movements in the South. Ultimately, the author concludes that the Civil War was a tragedy that could have been avoided if the nation had been able to reconcile its deep divisions over slavery.

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