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This book is a powerful and impassioned argument for Southern secession from the United States in the years following the Compromise of 1850. Written by a Southerner deeply concerned by the increasing power of the North in the federal government, the author explores the fundamental differences between the North and South in terms of their political systems, economic interests, and social structures. He argues that the North, with its emphasis on free labor, is fundamentally opposed to the Southern way of life, which is built upon slavery. He further contends that the North’s growing power in national politics threatens the South’s ability to protect its institutions and its interests. The book challenges the idea of a united nation, arguing that the North and South are too different to coexist peacefully within a single political framework. It presents a vision of a new Southern Confederacy, independent and free to chart its own course, both domestically and internationally. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the tensions that would ultimately lead to the Civil War, and it provides a compelling voice for the Southern perspective on the issues that divided the nation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a powerful and impassioned argument for Southern secession from the United States in the years following the Compromise of 1850. Written by a Southerner deeply concerned by the increasing power of the North in the federal government, the author explores the fundamental differences between the North and South in terms of their political systems, economic interests, and social structures. He argues that the North, with its emphasis on free labor, is fundamentally opposed to the Southern way of life, which is built upon slavery. He further contends that the Northââ â¢s growing power in national politics threatens the Southââ â¢s ability to protect its institutions and its interests. The book challenges the idea of a united nation, arguing that the North and South are too different to coexist peacefully within a single political framework. It presents a vision of a new Southern Confederacy, independent and free to chart its own course, both domestically and internationally. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the tensions that would ultimately lead to the Civil War, and it provides a compelling voice for the Southern perspective on the issues that divided the nation. 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 # 9781333452223_0
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