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Takes on the reigning orthodoxy that the American Civil War was waged over high moral principles. This title shows that between 1820 and 1850, patterns of trade and production drew the North and South together and allowed sectional leaders to broker a series of compromises.

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"An illuminating contribution to our understanding of the civil war's causes." - Publishers Weekly. "A serious work that may well reignite a historical debate." - Booklist"

Clash of Extremes The Economic Origins of the Civil War

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      Publisher: Hill & Wang Inc.,U.S.
      Publication Date: 05/01/2010
      ISBN13: 9780809016457, 978-0809016457
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Takes on the reigning orthodoxy that the American Civil War was waged over high moral principles. This title shows that between 1820 and 1850, patterns of trade and production drew the North and South together and allowed sectional leaders to broker a series of compromises.

      Trade Review
      "An illuminating contribution to our understanding of the civil war's causes." - Publishers Weekly. "A serious work that may well reignite a historical debate." - Booklist"

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