The Fate of Their Country

The Fate of Their Country Politicians, Slavery Extension, and the Coming of the Civil War

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Publisher's Synopsis

Arguing that partisan politics ultimately caused the Civil War, the author paints a portrait of short-sighted politicos during the 1840s and 1850s using the slavery issue as political leverage in a variety of contests between the major parties.

Book information

ISBN: 9780809095186
Publisher: Hill and Wang
Imprint: Hill and Wang
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 973.711
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 168
Weight: 322g
Height: 217mm
Width: 146mm
Spine width: 18mm