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The book features ten insightful biographies of pivotal figures in pre-Civil War America, including notable individuals such as Henry Clay, Frederick Douglass, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Each profile delves into how these influential figures shaped and represented the conflicting political and cultural movements of their time, ultimately leading to the nation's significant crisis. By drawing parallels to Hofstadter's classic work, the author provides a nuanced exploration of the contributions and legacies of these key Americans.
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Civil War Political Tradition, Paul D Escott
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- 2023
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- Title
- Civil War Political Tradition
- Subtitle
- Ten Portraits of Those Who Formed It
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul D Escott
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9780813949680
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The book features ten insightful biographies of pivotal figures in pre-Civil War America, including notable individuals such as Henry Clay, Frederick Douglass, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Each profile delves into how these influential figures shaped and represented the conflicting political and cultural movements of their time, ultimately leading to the nation's significant crisis. By drawing parallels to Hofstadter's classic work, the author provides a nuanced exploration of the contributions and legacies of these key Americans.