Free Soil, Free Labor, Free Men by Eric Foner
The Ideology of the Republican Party before the Civil War
This seminal work explores the ideological and political landscape of the antebellum North, focusing on the rise of the Republican Party and its commitment to the principles of free soil, free labor, and free men. It delves into the complex interplay between economic interests, moral convictions, and political strategies that shaped the party's stance against the expansion of slavery into new territories. The book provides a nuanced analysis of how these ideas not only influenced the political discourse of the time but also laid the groundwork for the Civil War, highlighting the tensions between a burgeoning capitalist society and the entrenched institution of slavery.
- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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