William Lowndes Yancey and the Coming of the Civil War |
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| Author:
| Walther, Eric H. |
| Series title: | Civil War America Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4696-2842-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2015 |
| Publisher: | University of North Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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William Lowndes Yancey (1814-63) was one of the leading secessionists of the Old South. In this first comprehensive biography, Eric H. Walther examines the personality and political life of the uncompromising fire-eater. More than a portrait of an influential political figure, this study also presents a nuanced look at the roots of Southern honour, violence, and understandings of manhood.
William Lowndes Yancey (1814-63) was one of the leading secessionists of the Old South. In this first comprehensive biography, Eric H. Walther examines the personality and political life of the uncompromising fire-eater. More than a portrait of an influential political figure, this study also presents a nuanced look at the roots of Southern honour, violence, and understandings of manhood.