Publisher's Synopsis
Frederick Milnes Edge offers a fascinating look at the debate over slavery in the United States, focusing on the economic factors that ultimately led to its demise. He examines the role of both free and slave labor in the southern economy and argues that the growth of industry in the north put increasing pressure on the institution of slavery. This is an important read for anyone interested in the history of American slavery or the economic history of the United States.
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