The Slave Power: Its Character, Career And Probable Designs

Cairnes, J E

ISBN 10: 1417957867 / ISBN 13: 9781417957866

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Slave Power: Its Character, Career And Probable Designs
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1417957867
• ISBN 13: 9781417957866
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Slave Power: Its Character, Career And Probable Designs is a historical book written by J.E. Cairnes. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the institution of slavery in the United States during the mid-19th century. The author examines the history of slavery, its impact on American society, and the political and economic power that it wielded. The book also explores the role of the slave power in the events leading up to the American Civil War. Cairnes argues that the slave power was a dominant force in American politics and society, and that it was driven by a desire to expand slavery into new territories. The book is a comprehensive study of the slave power and its impact on American history, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of slavery in the United States.Being An Attempt To Explain The Real Issues Involved In The American Contest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Description

First published in 1862, this analysis of the economic of slavery as a cause of the American Civil War did much to bring British public opinion to support the Union. Written by one of the foremost economists of the day, he argues that history is chiefly shaped by economic causes.