How The South Won The Civil War by Heather Cox Richardson
Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America
The book explores the paradox of how the ideals of the Confederacy, despite its defeat in the Civil War, continued to shape American politics and society. It argues that the struggle between oligarchy and democracy persisted as the nation expanded westward, with the South's hierarchical social order and racial inequality finding new life in the political and economic systems of the Western frontier. The narrative traces the evolution of these ideas through American history, highlighting how they influenced the development of modern conservatism and continue to impact the United States today.
- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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