Don E. Fehrenbacher
Don E. Fehrenbacher (1920–1997) was an American historian specializing in the history of the United States. He is particularly known for his work on the era of Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War. Fehrenbacher won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1979 for his book 'The Dred Scott Case: Its Significance in American Law and Politics', which is considered a definitive work on the subject.
Books
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1. The Dred Scott Case
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the Dred Scott case, a significant event in American history that heightened tensions between the North and South, leading up to the Civil War. The author meticulously examines the political, social, and legal contexts surrounding the case, the individuals involved, and the controversial Supreme Court decision that ruled African Americans were not citizens and could not sue in federal court. The book further explores the case's profound impact on the nation, contributing to the secession of Southern states and the onset of the Civil War.
