Performing Disunion - The Coming of the Civil War in Charleston, South Carolina

A new history of the causes of the American Civil War, highlighting the role played by ordinary men in the secession debate and process.

List of contents

Introduction: politics, chess, hats; Part I. Context: The Citadel Besieged: 1. Envisioning Charleston; 2. Wayward loyalties; 3. Bone and sinew; 4. The threat of the counterfeit; 5. The semblance of safety; 6. Rose of revolution; Part II. Contradictions: Stand Nobly Together: 7. The appearance of a solid column; 8. War of factions; 9. Carry out the great drama; 10. Men well-tried and true; 11. The noble game; 12. The soul of chivalry; 13. Nothing but cash; 14. The measure of a man; 15. A revolution in hats; Part III. Crisis: Fire and Sword: 16. One of the b'hoys; 17. A true index of character; 18. Heroes, one and all; 19. One wind lifts many flags.

About the author

Lawrence T. McDonnell is an Assistant Professor in the History Department at Iowa State University.

Summary

Lawrence T. McDonnell examines how ordinary men took practical steps at ground level to make secession happen in the American South. Using Charleston, South Carolina as the epicenter of his research and analysis, McDonnell examines the Minutemen in historical context, exploring the political and cultural dynamics of their choices.

Product details

• Authors: MCDONNEL LAWRENCE T, Lawrence T. McDonnell, Lawrence T. (Iowa State University) Mcdonnell
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2018
• EAN: 9781316636213
• ISBN: 978-1-316-63621-3
• No. of pages: 568
• Series: Cambridge Studies on the Ameri; Cambridge Studies on the American South
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA, HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), United States of America, USA, Specific wars and campaigns, c 1860 to c 1869, Civil wars, American Civil War