A window into a pivotal 1851 Charleston meeting on Southern rights and unity
This book compiles the proceedings of a July 29, 1851 co-operation gathering in Charleston, South Carolina. It presents the tone, names, and ideas circulating among Southern leaders as they pressed for concerted action in response to federal policy and the looming crisis over slavery and state sovereignty.
- Read the resolutions that frame the debate on federal power, state rights, and the possibility of a Southern Confederacy
- See how speakers and attendees framed cooperation with other slave-holding states and the idea of preventing Northern aggression
- Learn about the exchange of letters and public addresses that accompanied the meeting, including remarks by notable figures
- Get a sense of the rhetorical climate and the political stakes facing South Carolina at the dawn of the sectional era
Ideal for readers of Civil War–era politics, Southern history, and primary-source collections seeking context for secession debates and state-level responses to national policy.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents first-hand accounts and insights into South Carolina's political climate and debate surrounding the events leading up to the Civil War. The collection includes letters and documents from prominent citizens, politicians, and military figures, shedding light on the complexities of the secessionist movement and the tensions between the state and the federal government. The author explores the motivations and perspectives of key individuals, providing a nuanced examination of the factors that contributed to the outbreak of hostilities. Through these firsthand accounts, this book offers a deeper understanding of the political and social dynamics that shaped this pivotal moment in American history, allowing the reader to grasp the intricate web of loyalties, fears, and aspirations that fueled the conflict. 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 9781333083885_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333083885
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333083885
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 28 pages. 8.98x6.02x0.12 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1333083882
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