Semmes’ dedication to “preserving the principle of State sovereignty” was the only method that could have staved off the destruction of the old Union by the rising mid-nineteenth century forces of mass democracy and nationalism.
Tag: Southern History
Ghosts of the Old South
Author’s Preface: For this piece, I would like to provide a bit of pretext. The topic in question is being
Virtual Schooling and Maury Map Drawing
Toward the end of the opening chapter of my manuscript, The Life and Times of Matthew Fontaine Maury, Pathfinder of the
Reconstruction in Georgia
“Take a good look my dear. It’s an historic moment you can tell your grandchildren about – how you watched
Southern Whiggery: A New Departure, A New South, and A New Society
Author’s Preface: This essay functions as a second part to the essay “Southern Whiggery, Bourbon Democracy, and Expedient Moderates.” As
The Dauntless Spirit
Dissident lessons from Jackson’s stand at Henry House Hill
Reconstruction in Tennessee
Tennessee historically holds the reputation for being a moderate Southern state. This characteristic evidently upholds its reputation upon inspection of
Reconstruction in South Carolina
The superlative Palmetto State, South Carolina, represented the premier victory of the Union during the War Between the States. Setting
Vigilantism in Reconstruction
By 1867, the Klan became the primary means through which Southerners resisted Reconstruction but also used it to settle scores and commit atrocious crimes.
The Many Periods of Reconstruction
This third wave of Reconstruction generally remains shrouded in silence. Despite the lack of recognition, this particular period inflicted much more damage than even Southern identiarians care to admit.