A Defense Of Virginia And The South by Virginius Dabney
And the South, in Recent and Pending Contests Against the Sectional Party
This book presents a historical and cultural defense of the Southern United States, particularly Virginia, during the antebellum period and the Civil War. It argues against the prevailing Northern criticisms of Southern society, especially regarding the institution of slavery, by highlighting the perceived economic, social, and moral justifications for its existence. The author seeks to provide a Southern perspective on the events leading up to and during the Civil War, emphasizing the cultural and economic differences between the North and South and advocating for a more nuanced understanding of Southern values and traditions.
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- Published
- 1867
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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