Kenneth Stampp Reihenfolge der Bücher

The book offers a scholarly investigation into the rise of war fervor in the North before the Civil War, examining the motivations of various groups, including disunionists, political figures, and businessmen concerned about Southern market losses. It provides a nuanced portrayal of the complex Northern sentiments that contributed to the decision for war in 1861. The author's clear and engaging writing, combined with keen analytical insights, makes for a well-organized and informative read that sheds light on this pivotal historical period.

From Simon & Schuster, The Cause of the Civil War is historian Kenneth Stampp's exploration of America's great civil conflict.Was the Civil War inevitable? What really caused it? Drawing on original sources--from Jefferson Davis to Frederick Douglass--and interpretive essays by today's most influential historians, this collection of essays gives a vivid sense of the political, economic, and cultural currents that swept the nation to war.