Overview :Historians have long contested the degree to which the central tenet of the Declaration of Independence--that all men are created equal--has... Read More
Overview :In the autumn of 1857, sustained runs on New York banks led to a panic atmosphere that affected the American economy for the next two years.... Read More
Overview :In his comprehensive study of the economic ideology of the early republic, James L. Huston argues that Americans developed economic attitude... Read More
Overview :To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the most famous political argument in U.S. history, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 is now availab... Read More
Overview :While slavery is often at the heart of debates over the causes of the Civil War, historians are not agreed on precisely what aspect of slave... Read More
Overview :Drawing on the history of the British gentry to explain the contrasting sentiments of American small farmers and plantation owners, James L.... Read More