Slavery, Capitalism and Politics in the Antebellum Republic: Volume 2, The Coming of the Civil War, 1850–1861

Explore the tumultuous era leading up to the Civil War with John Ashworth's insightful work, Slavery, Capitalism and Politics in the Antebellum Republic: Volume 2, The Coming of the Civil War, 1850–1861. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2007, this hardback edition spans 694 pages of compelling narrative and thorough analysis.

Delve into the complexities of American history as Ashworth examines the factors that contributed to the inevitability of the Civil War in 1861. His examination covers a range of influential groups, from southern extremists and Republicans to Democrats, Whigs, temperance advocates, and Know Nothings, shedding light on their roles in the descent into conflict.

This book is essential for anyone interested in 19th-century America, political science, and social history. Gain a deeper understanding of the political landscape during one of the nation's most pivotal periods.