text How the South won the Civil War : oligarchy, democracy, and the continuing fight for the soul of America
- Summary
- "While in the short term--militarily--the North won the Civil War, in the long term--ideologically--victory went to the South. The continual expansion of the Western frontier allowed a Southern oligarchic ideology to find a new home and take root.... Read more
- Contents
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The roots of paradox -- The triumph of equality -- The West -- Cowboy Reconstruction -- Western politics -- The West and the South join forces -- The rise of the new West -- Oligarchy rides again -- Conclusion: What then is this American?
- Format
- text
- Description
- xxix, 240 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press 2020
| Library | Location | Status |
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| Woodmere (Main Branch) | 306.2 RIC in Adult Non-fiction | Reshelving |
| Library | Location | Status |
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| TADL-WOOD | 306.2 RIC in Adult Non-fiction | Reshelving |
Political culture West (U.S.) History
Political culture Southern States History
Oligarchy United States History
Conservatism United States History
Equality United States History
United States Territorial expansion Political aspects
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Influence
United States Politics and government