The American Civil War in the Shaping of British Democracy
| Author | : Brent E. Kinser |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0754660958 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780754660958 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (958 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The American Civil War in the Shaping of British Democracy by : Brent E. Kinser
Download or read book The American Civil War in the Shaping of British Democracy written by Brent E. Kinser and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brent E. Kinser explores the presence of the American Civil War in the writings of British intellectuals such as Thomas Carlyle, Anthony Trollope, Walter Bagehot, and John Stuart Mill, all of whom engaged in the debates surrounding democracy's viability as a foundation for modern governance. Kinser focuses on the period from the outbreak of war in 1861 to the reform of 1867, which helped to secure a democratic future for Britain.
