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The Internal Enemy: Slavery And War In Virginia, 17721832
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Winner Of The 2014 Pulitzer Prize For Historythis Searing Story Of Slavery And Freedom In The Chesapeake By A Pulitzer Prizewinning Historian Reveals The Pivot In The Nations Path Between The Founding And Civil War. Frederick Douglass Recalled That Slaves Living Along Chesapeake Bay Longingly Viewed Sailing Ships As Freedoms Swiftwinged Angels. In 1813 Those Angels Appeared In The Bay As British Warships Coming To Punish The Americans For Declaring War On The Empire. Over Many Nights, Hundreds Of Slaves Paddled Out To The Warships Seeking Protection For Their Families From The Ravages Of Slavery. The Runaways Pressured The British Admirals Into Becoming Liberators. As Guides, Pilots, Sailors, And Marines, The Former Slaves Used Their Intimate Knowledge Of The Countryside To Transform The War. They Enabled The British To Escalate Their Onshore Attacks And To Capture And Burn Washington, D.C. Tidewater Masters Had Long Dreaded Their Slaves As An Internal Enemy. By Mobilizing That Enemy, The War Ignited The Deepest Fears Of Chesapeake Slaveholders. It Also Alienated Virginians From A National Government That Had Neglected Their Defense. Instead They Turned South, Their Interests Aligning More And More With Their Section. In 1820 Thomas Jefferson Observed Of Sectionalism: Like A Firebell In The Night [It] Awakened And Filled Me With Terror. I Considered It At Once The Knell Of The Union. The Notes Of Alarm In Jefferson'S Comment Speak Of The Fear Aroused By The Recent Crisis Over Slavery In His Home State. His Vision Of A Cataclysm To Come Proved Prescient. Jefferson'S Startling Observation Registered A Turn In The Nations Course, A Pivot From The National Purpose Of The Founding Toward The Threat Of Disunion. Drawn From New Sources, Alan Taylor'S Riveting Narrative Recreates The Events That Inspired Black Virginians, Haunted Slaveholders, And Set The Nation On A New And Dangerous Course. 35 Illustrations; 4 Maps
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia, 1772–1832'? A: 'The Internal Enemy' explores the complex relationship between slavery and the War of 1812 in Virginia, detailing how enslaved individuals sought freedom during wartime and their impact on the conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Alan Taylor, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian known for his work on American history.
- Q: What notable award did this book win? A: 'The Internal Enemy' won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 2014, recognizing its significant contribution to historical scholarship.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 624 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'The Internal Enemy' published? A: The book was published on September 9, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, given its scholarly approach and extensive research, it is suitable for academic study in history and related fields.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes 35 illustrations and 4 maps, which enhance the narrative and provide visual context to the historical events discussed.
- Q: Does the book focus solely on Virginia? A: While the book primarily focuses on Virginia, it also discusses broader national implications regarding slavery and sectionalism.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'The Internal Enemy', reflecting the author's initial publication of this significant historical work.