A compelling slice of mid-19th century scholarship, examining money, education, and philosophy across the American South.
This issue of The Southern Quarterly Review (November 1856) gathers a diverse mix of long-form essays and critiques. A centerpiece discussion surveys speculation and trade, while other pieces survey historical figures, education policy, and philosophical thought to illuminate the era’s ambitions and tensions.
Readers will encounter careful investigations into topics such as economic speculation, the Free School system of South Carolina, and approaches to philosophy in America. The volume also includes biographical and historical studies, offering portraits of Washington, Maimonides, and ancient Greece, alongside debates about currency and public instruction.
- In-depth analysis of speculation, markets, and their social impact in modern society.
- Historical and philosophical essays that trace ideas from ancient to modern times.
- Critical examinations of public education efforts and policy debates in the South.
- Biographical sketches and reviews of major works and figures of the period.
Ideal for readers of 19th‑century intellectual history, economic thought, and the evolution of public education in America.