Union in Peril: The Crisis over British Intervention in the Civil War

by Howard Jones

Overview

Jones studies the crisis in Anglo-American relations during the Civil War and its impact on the South’s attempt to win foreign support during the crucial years of 1861 and 1862. He argues that the central issue was the possibility that Britain would grant diplomatic recognition to the Confederacy, a move that would have legitimized secession and undermined the Constitution.

Originally published in 1992.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807873977
Publisher:	The University of North Carolina Press
Publication date:	10/10/2017
Series:	Civil War America
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	316
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Howard Jones is University Research Professor of History at the University of Alabama. He is author or editor of more than a dozen books, including Abraham Lincoln and a New Birth of Freedom: The Union and Slavery in the Diplomacy of the Civil War and Union in Peril: The Crisis over British Intervention in the Civil War.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“[A] well-organized, thought-provoking book.” — Library Journal

“An attractively written, cogently argued study that merits a prominent place on the bookshelves of Anglo-American and Civil War scholars.” — Journal of American History

“A superb synthesis of the Anglo-American recognition issue and an example of traditional diplomatic history at its best.” — Edward P. Crapol, The College of William and Mary

“A major contribution to Civil War scholarship. . . . [It] sets a new standard for all treatments of Anglo-American relations during the American Civil War.” — Norman B. Ferris, Middle Tennessee State University

Editorial Reviews

The international dimension of the Civil War is a vital aspect of the conflict that is often overlooked or misconstrued. Jones (history, U. of Alabama) draws on British and American sources to study the crisis in Anglo-American relations during the Civil War and its impact on the South's attempt to win foreign support during the crucial years of 1861 and 1862. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"[A] well-organized, thought-provoking book."--"Library Journal"

"A major contribution to Civil War scholarship. . . . [It] sets a new standard for all treatments of Anglo-American relations during the American Civil War."--Norman B. Ferris, Middle Tennessee State University

"A superb synthesis of the Anglo-American recognition issue and an example of traditional diplomatic history at its best."--Edward P. Crapol, The College of William and Mary

"An attractively written, cogently argued study that merits a prominent place on the bookshelves of Anglo-American and Civil War scholars."--"Journal of American History"

From the Publisher

A model diplomatic history.”—Choice

Choice

Jones offers a fresh revision . . . on why England failed to intervene in the American fratricidal struggle. . . . [His] book combines a delightful writing style with excellent bibliography and footnotes. It is based on solid research, primarily in original sources. It is a work that will serve well both the scholar and the general reader.”—American Historical Review

American Historical Review

An attractively written, cogently argued study that merits a prominent place on the bookshelves of Anglo-American and Civil War scholars.”—Journal of American History

Journal of American History