The Origins of the American Civil War

by Brian Holden-Reid and Brian Holden Reid

Book Overview

The American Civil War (1861-65) was the bloodiest war of the nineteenth century and its impact continues to be felt today. It, and its origins have been studied more intensively than any other period in American history, yet it remains profoundly controversial. Brian Holden Reid's formidable volume is a major contribution to this ongoing historical debate. Based on a wealth of primary research, it examines every aspect of the origins of the conflict...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582491789
• ISBN13: 9780582491786
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"