One War at a Time: The International Dimensions of the American Civil War - Hardcover

Mahin, Dean B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1574882090 ISBN 13: 9781574882094

Publisher: Potomac Books Inc, 1999

Synopsis

One War at a Time - Lincoln's axiom for Union diplomacy- refutes the opinion of most historians and biographers that Lincoln played only a minor role in U.S. foreign relations. It reveals his continuing efforts to avoid a war with England or France while using the threat of war to prevent European recognition of Confederate independence. Mahin covers Confederate efforts to obtain diplomatic recognition, the construction of warships for the Confederacy in Britain, the British role in the blockade-running operation, and the postwar "Alabama claims" against Britain. Mahin also provides the first full anlysis of U.S. and Confederate reactions to the French intervention in Mexico and to the efforts to establish an imperial government in Mexico.

About this title

About the Author:

DEAN B. MAHIN has degrees in history and international affairs and served in international programs for the Department of State and the U.S. information and foreign assistance agencies. He is the author of Olive Branch and Sword. Mr. Mahin lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Review:

"an enjoyable book that fills in a neglected area of Civil War History." -- Roanoke Times, April 23, 2000

About this edition

• Publisher: Potomac Books Inc
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1574882090
• ISBN 13: 9781574882094
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 343