This study of slavery focuses initially on the drastic revisions in the historical debate on slavery and the present understanding of "the peculiar institution." It gives a concise explanation of the nature of American slavery and its impact on the slaves themselves and on Southern society and culture. And it broadens our understanding of the debates among historians about slavery; compares Southern slavery with slavery elsewhere in the New World; and shows how slavery evolved and changed over time--and how it ended. Peter Parish examines some of the important recent works on slavery to...
This study of slavery focuses initially on the drastic revisions in the historical debate on slavery and the present understanding of "the peculiar in...
In this rich collection, a leading historian argues that in order to fully understand the Civil War, we need to grasp the relationship between American national identity and the values of Northern society. Northerners shaped nationalism into an ideology to justify and sustain a war against the South. Parish explores politics and religion as sinews that connected Northerners to the Union cause.
In this rich collection, a leading historian argues that in order to fully understand the Civil War, we need to grasp the relationship between America...
This text includes over 600 entries in political, social and economic history, which describe and evaluate six to 12 books on the topic. Each entry is divided between events, individuals and broader themes and offers guidance on works, ranging from broad surveys to specialized monographs.
This text includes over 600 entries in political, social and economic history, which describe and evaluate six to 12 books on the topic. Each entry is...