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Explore 'The Debate on the American Civil War Era' — a comprehensive analysis of the deeply debated narratives surrounding one of America's most pivotal historical events. This meticulously researched book offers critical insights into the American Civil War, highlighting the transformational roles of slavery and abolitionism in shaping the nation's ethical landscape. Tailored for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, it delves into various contemporary interpretations and historiographical debates, examining how different historians' perspectives reflect their contexts. Key themes include the moral significance of slavery, the reasons behind the Civil War, and the Reconstruction era that followed. This essential academic resource, published by Manchester University Press, serves as a crucial addition to any library focusing on American history. With the ISBN 9780719049385, it's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of the American Civil War era. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. Year: 2000.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719049385
Year: 2000
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This study critically surveys the changing and highly controversial literature surrounding the American Civil War era, from contemporary interpretations up to the present. The racial question was one of the central causes of the war; there was recognition of the need for America to conform wholly to the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal". This moral dimension lies at the heart of the historiographical debate, and just as one group of historians has attempted to play down the moral significance of slavery and the war, so another has insisted upon its paramount importance. The book analyses historians' attitudes and assumptions, and suggests that each writer's perspective was partly determined by the dicates of time and place. The six chapters deal, repsectively, with the American historical profession, slavery, abolitionism, the causes of civil war, the civil war itself and reconstruction.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719049385
Year: 2000
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This study critically surveys the changing and highly controversial literature surrounding the American Civil War era, from contemporary interpretations up to the present. The racial question was one of the central causes of the war; there was recognition of the need for America to conform wholly to the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal". This moral dimension lies at the heart of the historiographical debate, and just as one group of historians has attempted to play down the moral significance of slavery and the war, so another has insisted upon its paramount importance. The book analyses historians' attitudes and assumptions, and suggests that each writer's perspective was partly determined by the dicates of time and place. The six chapters deal, repsectively, with the American historical profession, slavery, abolitionism, the causes of civil war, the civil war itself and reconstruction.