
"Cotton Is King" offers a detailed examination of the economic and social impact of cotton production, particularly in the context of slavery in the antebellum United States. David Christy presents a comprehensive analysis of the cotton industry's significance, arguing its...

"Cotton Is King" by David Christy, originally published in 1855, presents a detailed analysis of the economic and social significance of cotton production in the United States. Christy argues for the centrality of cotton to American agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce,...