Prologue to Sumter: The Beginnings of the Civil War from the John Brown Raid to the Surrender of Fort Sumter is a historical account of the events leading up to the American Civil War. Written by Philip Van Doren Stern, the book covers the period from 1859 to 1861, starting with the John Brown raid on Harper's Ferry and ending with the surrender of Fort Sumter.The book provides a detailed examination of the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War. It explores the tensions ...
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Prologue to Sumter: The Beginnings of the Civil War from the John Brown Raid to the Surrender of Fort Sumter is a historical account of the events leading up to the American Civil War. Written by Philip Van Doren Stern, the book covers the period from 1859 to 1861, starting with the John Brown raid on Harper's Ferry and ending with the surrender of Fort Sumter.The book provides a detailed examination of the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War. It explores the tensions between the North and South over issues such as slavery, states' rights, and the expansion of the United States into new territories.Stern's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a clear understanding of the complex events that led to the Civil War. He draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles, to bring the period to life.Prologue to Sumter is an excellent resource for anyone interested in American history or the Civil War. It offers a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the conflict and provides valuable insights into the political and social climate of the time.Woven Into A Continuous Narrative. Contributing Authors Include David Hunter Strother, James Redpath, James Ford Rhodes And Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Fair. Library discard, suffers from cosmetic damage from withdrawl proceedure or heavy circulation, still suitable for reading; The Name of the Book's Previous Owner is Written on the Front End Page. Small Stain to a Few Pages. Good Reading Copy!
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