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Conflict and Compromise: The Political Economy of Slavery, Emancipation and the American Civil War,Used
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No series of events had a more dramatic impact on the course of American history than the Civil War and the emancipation of four million slaves. This book examines the economic and political factors that led to the attempt by Southerners to dissolve the Union in 1860 and the equally determined effort of Northerners to preserve it. A central thesis of the book is that slavery not only 'caused' the Civil War by producing tensions that could not be resolved by compromise; the slave system also played a crucial role in the outcome of the war by crippling the Southern war effort at the same time that emancipation became a unifying cause for the North. The author looks at a century of sectional conflict over slavery and reveals a great irony of the American Civil War. The South suffered a bitter defeat in a war to protect the institution of slavery, even though it is likely that the Constitution of the United States offered the best protection for a slave system. And, despite the abolition of slavery in the United States, equality for Black Americans remained a distant dream.
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- Q: What is the main topic of the book 'Conflict and Compromise'? A: The book examines the political and economic factors surrounding slavery, emancipation, and the American Civil War, emphasizing the tensions leading to the Civil War and its impact on American history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Conflict and Compromise'? A: The author of the book is Roger L. Ransom.
- Q: When was 'Conflict and Compromise' published? A: The book was published on September 29, 1989.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Conflict and Compromise' have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Economic History.
- Q: Is the book 'Conflict and Compromise' in new condition? A: Yes, the item is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What edition of 'Conflict and Compromise' is available? A: The available edition is illustrated.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Conflict and Compromise'? A: Key themes include the economic implications of slavery, the political struggles over emancipation, and the overall impact of these factors on the American Civil War.
- Q: Does the book discuss the outcomes of the Civil War regarding slavery? A: Yes, the book discusses how the Civil War led to the abolition of slavery and examines the irony of the South's defeat in a war fought to protect the institution.