The cause of all nations : an international history of the American Civil War
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Published
New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2015].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
xviii, 382 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 25 cm
Status
Laramie County Community College - Main Collection
E469.8 .D68 2015
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E469.8 .D68 2015
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Subjects
Library of Congress Subjects
International relations -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1861-1865.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Foreign public opinion.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Influence.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865.
World politics -- 19th century.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1861-1865.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Foreign public opinion.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Influence.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865.
World politics -- 19th century.
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Published
New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, [2015].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-370) and index.
Summary
"The Civil War is most often understood as an internal conflict, one fought by American soldiers over issues uniquely American in origin and consequence. But in The Cause of All Nations, distinguished historian Don H. Doyle reframes our understanding of the Civil War, describing it as a conflict that was shaped by international forces--and which had major international repercussions. Doyle shows that, rather than being an internal struggle, the Civil War hinged on the support of nations across the seas, especially in Europe. Both the North and the South looked to Europe for backing, and the Confederacy in particular depended on Britain and France recognizing it as a legitimate nation, which would allow for commercial treaties, loans, and even military aid. Indeed, representatives of the North and the South went so far as to adapt their ideologies to the expectations of European leaders, in the hopes of garnering much-needed support; at a certain point late in the war, the Confederacy even considered abolishing slavery in an attempt to win over French and British rulers. Lincoln quickly learned to reframe the Union's argument in order to win over potential allies. Instead of framing the debate around the unconstitutionality of the South's secession, his speeches began to highlight the importance of preserving the Union and freeing the slaves, an approach with allowed Lincoln to win the support of the European public. The United States became the 'Great Republic, ' an embattled defender of liberty, equality, and self-government and, in Lincoln's poignant words, the 'last best hope of earth.' A bold account of the international dimensions of one of America's most defining conflicts, The Cause of All Nations offers an important new way of understanding the Civil War"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Doyle, D. H. (2015). The cause of all nations: an international history of the American Civil War (First edition.). Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Doyle, Don Harrison, 1946-. 2015. The Cause of All Nations: An International History of the American Civil War. Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Doyle, Don Harrison, 1946-. The Cause of All Nations: An International History of the American Civil War Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Doyle, Don Harrison. The Cause of All Nations: An International History of the American Civil War First edition., Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2015.
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