The second American Revolution : the Civil War-era struggle over Cuba and the rebirth of the American republic / Gregory P. Downs.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Downs, Gregory P., author.

Series:

Steven and Janice Brose lectures in the Civil War era

The Steven and Janice Brose lectures in the Civil War era

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Imperialism--History--19th century.

Imperialism.

History.

Politics and government.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Influence.

United States.

Cuba--History--1810-1899.

Cuba.

Cuba--Politics and government--19th century.

Atlantic Ocean Region--Politics and government--19th century.

Atlantic Ocean Region.

United States--Foreign relations--Spain.

International relations.

Spain.

United States--Foreign relations--Cuba.

Spain--Foreign relations--United States.

Cuba--Foreign relations--United States.

Diplomatic relations.

Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.).

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xiii, 212 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, [2019]

Summary:

"Gregory P. Downs argues that we can see the Civil War anew by understanding it as a revolution. More than a fight to preserve the Union and end slavery, the conflict refashioned a nation, in part by remaking its Constitution. More than a struggle of brother against brother, it entailed remaking an Atlantic world that centered in surprising ways on Cuba and Spain. Downs introduces a range of actors not often considered as central to the conflict but clearly engaged in broader questions and acts they regarded as revolutionary. This expansive canvas allows Downs to describe a broad and world-shaking war with implications far greater than often recognized"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781469652733

1469652730

OCLC:

1096236509