New Masters : Northern Planters During the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Powell, Lawrence N.

Series:

The North's Civil War

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plantation owners.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (272 pages)

Place of Publication:

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

Summary:

New Masters: Northern Planters During the Civil War by Lawrence N. Powell explores the experiences of Northern planters who moved to the Southern United States during the Civil War. The book examines the motivations, backgrounds, and impacts of these individuals as they attempted to establish themselves in the Southern economy, focusing on issues of race, labor, and economic opportunity. It delves into the broader socio-political context of the time, reflecting on themes of capitalism, racial dynamics, and the clash between Northern and Southern ideologies. Powell provides a detailed analysis of the demographic and occupational characteristics of these planters, offering insights into the challenges they faced in integrating into Southern society. The book is intended for scholars and readers interested in Civil War history, race relations, and economic history. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780823296293

0823296296

OCLC:

1309015810