The Civil War, 1861-1865
Ian Westwell
"In a time line format, describes the causes leading up to the Civil War, events and battles during the war, and the aftermath of the war. Includes primary source quotes"--Provided by publisher.
Read Time: ~4.3 hr
South Carolina goes to war, 1860-1865
by Charles Edward Cauthen (2005)
About this book
First published in 1950 and long sought by collectors and historians, South Carolina Goes to War, 1860-1865 stands as the only institutional and political history of the Palmetto State's secession from the Union, entry into the Confederacy, and management of the war effort. Charles Edward Cauthen's germinal study offers a thorough examination of the state's political leadership and policymaking during the secession crisis and the subsequent four years of war. Notable for its attention to the precursors of war too often neglected in other studies, the volume devotes half of its chapters to events predating the firing on Fort Sumter and pays significant attention to the Executive Councils of 1861 and 1862. This edition features a new introduction by J. Tracy Power summarizing the political climate that characterized South Carolina's departure from the Union and entrance into war, and examining the significance of Cauthen's book within the context of its initial creation and reception.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreSouth Carolina goes to war, 1860-1865 Lead Character
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