The Limits of Dissent : Clement L. Vallandigham and the Civil War.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Klement, Frank L.

Series:

The North's Civil War

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Copperhead movement.

Dissenters.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (388 pages)

Place of Publication:

Basel/Berlin/Boston : Fordham University Press, 1999.

Summary:

This book explores the life and political career of Clement L. Vallandigham, a prominent critic of Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. It examines Vallandigham's role as a leader of the Copperhead movement, which opposed Lincoln's policies and advocated for peace with the Confederacy. Author Frank L. Klement delves into Vallandigham's controversial actions, including his arrest and exile, and the broader implications of dissent during wartime. The work aims to challenge the traditional narrative of the Copperheads, suggesting they were less of a threat than portrayed by their contemporaries. It is intended for historians and readers interested in Civil War politics and civil liberties. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780823296897

082329689X

OCLC:

1309019626