A Constitutional View Of The Late War Between The States V2: Its Causes, Character, Conduct And Results (1870)

By Alexander Hamilton Stephens and Alexander H. Stephens

Book Overview

""A Constitutional View of the Late War Between the States V2: Its Causes, Character, Conduct and Results"" is a historical book written by Alexander Hamilton Stephens in 1870. The book provides a detailed analysis of the American Civil War, including its causes, character, conduct, and results. Stephens, who served as the Vice President of the Confederate States of America, offers a unique perspective on the war from the Confederacy's point of view. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into a different aspect of the war. Some of the topics covered include the secession of the Southern states, the role of slavery in the conflict, the military strategies employed by both sides, and the aftermath of the war. Stephens argues that the war was fought over states' rights and not slavery, as many in the North believed. He also defends the Confederacy's decision to secede from the Union and provides a detailed account of the Confederate government's efforts to win the war. Overall, ""A Constitutional View of the Late War Between the States V2"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the American Civil War and the Confederacy's perspective on the conflict.Presented In A Series Of Colloquies At Liberty Hall. In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116070788X
• ISBN13: 9781160707886
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 828 Pages
• Weight: 2.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"