Excerpt from A Key to the Disunion Conspiracy: The Partisan Leader
If any farther account Of the causes of the rebellion be required, have none to give. It was through the eyes and hearts Of the South that conviction entered. Outrage to the laws; outrage to the freedom Of elections; outrage to one respected and beloved (mr. Calhoun), left nothing for reason to do.
It was in the administration Of General Jackson that the Partisan Leader found or made motives for the disruption of the Confederacy. Negro slavery had not then, nor has it now, any necessary connexion with that design.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book brings to life the largely forgotten struggle for southern secession in the mid-19th century. The author, a trusted partisan of secessionist leader John C. Calhoun, provides detailed insider insights from before and during the conflict. The text offers a unique perspective on the southern cause, exploring the justifications and motivations of those who sought a Confederacy. It challenges the prevailing view that slavery was the sole reason for secession, arguing instead that a complex web of sociopolitical factors, including regional tension and economic differences, contributed to the conflict. The book delves into the strategies and tactics employed by secessionists as they plotted and executed their daring attempt at nation-building, aiming to establish a new republic based on states' rights and limited federal power. It also sheds light on the dynamics within the secessionist movement, revealing both the unity and the occasional discord among its members. Beyond its historical value, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the minds and hearts of those who fought for southern independence. It explores the ideals, values, and fears that drove them to challenge the Union, inviting readers to contemplate the complex choices and sacrifices made during a defining chapter in American history. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330826249_0
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