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1 online resource. |
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text file |
| Series |
A nation divided: studies in the Civil War era
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Nation divided.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"This book examines the contrast between progress on emancipation and the persistence of virulent racism and white supremacist attitudes in the Civil War North. It analyzes both northern politics and the racial attitudes and assumptions that were revealed in newspapers, books, and magazines. Its central arguments are about the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, and the racism that flourished in Northern society and culture"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
War hastens abolition amid prejudice, 1861-1862 -- The democratic opposition, 1861-1862 -- The Emancipation Proclamation and reactions -- The "problem" of freed slaves -- Freed slaves in reality -- Progress in the war but not in racial policy -- Progress, political crisis, and regression -- Freedom and the staying power of white supremacy. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Racism -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Racism. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
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White supremacy movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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White supremacy movements. |
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African Americans -- Social conditions -- To 1964.
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African Americans -- Social conditions. |
| Chronological Term |
To 1964 |
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Political parties -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Political parties. |
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United States -- Race relations -- History.
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Race relations. |
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
1861-1865 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Subject |
Racism. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Escott, Paul D., 1947- Worst passions of human nature. Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2020 9780813943848 (DLC) 2019024355 |
| ISBN |
9780813943855 (electronic book) |
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081394385X (electronic book) |
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9780813943848 (hardcover) |
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