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This book is a collection of essays by a master historian. The essays cover a variety of topics, including the inevitability of the Civil War, the truth about why the Confederacy actually died, and the impact of psychology in trading slaves.
A collection of essays by a master historian. Amongst the subjects that Stampp tackles are the inevitability of the Civil War and the truth about why the confederacy actually died. The other essays are a mix of historiography and analysis of issues including Lincoln's role in reinforcing Fort Sumter, the impact of psychology in trading slaves, and the role of racism in the Republican Party.