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portada Pictures Of Southern Life, Social, Political, And Military
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Language
English
Pages
142
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
21.6 x 14.0 x 0.8 cm
ISBN13
9789371815864

Pictures Of Southern Life, Social, Political, And Military

Russell, William Howard (Author) · Double 9 Books · Paperback

Pictures Of Southern Life, Social, Political, And Military - Russell, William Howard

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Synopsis "Pictures Of Southern Life, Social, Political, And Military"

Pictures of southern life, social, political, and military offers a firsthand account of Southern society in the period leading up to the American Civil War. Through detailed observations made during travels across states like South Carolina and Georgia, the work examines regional attitudes toward independence, governance, and cultural identity. Opening in Charleston shortly after secession, the narrative explores conversations with Southern elites who express disdain for Northern influence and idealize a return to monarchical rule. These views reveal a society deeply polarized, shaped by pride, fear, and resistance to change. The account captures the complex emotional and ideological landscape, portraying preparations for war alongside reflections on social structure and racial hierarchy. It provides commentary on slavery, state rights, and the myth of Southern nobility, highlighting contradictions between tradition and political rebellion. The writing is grounded in direct experience, revealing the cultural and political forces behind the growing national divide. Rather than glorifying the South, it presents a nuanced portrait of a region on the brink, shaped by sentiment and determined by history.

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