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The Confederate States of America, 1861-1865: A Financial and Industrial History of the South During the Civil War (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The President at once appointed his Cabinet. Rhett and Barnwell were mentioned as available for the treasury port folio. Barnwell was the President's choice for the position, but he yielded to the wishes Of the South Carolina delegation and appointed C. G. Memminger Secretary Of the Treasury. Mr. Memminger, a German by birth, had been brought up in the family Of Governor Thomas Bennett of South Caro lina, and had studied and practised law in Charleston. For many years a member Of the State legislature, he had inter ested himself particularly in questions Of popular education, and had also given some attention to financial and banking matters. He had displayed no peculiar fitness for the posi tion of organizer and head Of the Confederate finances; and, it must be said, while holding that position, his leadership evoked much hostile criticism and little commendation. His rival in the management of the Federal finances, Salmon P.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1331017041
- ISBN 13 9781331017042
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages348
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the economic history of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, a period marked by unprecedented financial and industrial challenges. Focusing on the Confederacy's desperate attempts to secure resources for the war effort, the author examines the Confederate government's financial legislation, including its reliance on loans, treasury notes, and the controversial "produce loan" scheme. The book explores the complex interplay between Confederate financial policies and the realities of Southern society, such as the dependence on agriculture and the widespread indebtedness of cotton planters. By analyzing the evolution of the Confederate currency, prices, and industrial activities, the author provides a unique perspective on the economic realities of a nation at war. This book offers a fascinating and insightful account of the Confederate States' financial struggles and its impact on the course of the Civil War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331017042_0
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