The South as a Conscious Minority, 1789-1861; a Study in Political Thought

In the crucible of a young American republic, a powerful regional identity was forging itself through fierce intellectual battles and political maneuvering that would ultimately tear the nation apart. Jesse T. Carpenter's masterful analysis unveils the dramatic transformation of the American South from a confident participant in the early Union into a defiant minority willing to risk everything to preserve its way of life. This riveting exploration of political thought reveals how Southern ...