America's Longest Siege - Charleston, Slavery, and the Slow March Toward Civil War

An account of the 200-year practice of slavery in Charleston examines its hotly contested debates and early slave rebellions through the Nullification crisis and the secession that sparked the Civil War, offering insight into how Charleston became a focal point for nationwide slavery disputes while examining the roles of key contributors. By the author of Our Joyce .

Product details

• Authors: Joseph Kelly
• Publisher: Overlook Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.08.2014
• EAN: 9781468308921
• ISBN: 978-1-4683-0892-1
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 226 mm x 30 mm
• Subject: Non-fiction book