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Tag: Southern History
Reconstruction in North Carolina
When viewing the Tarheel State within the context of its historical place in Dixie, North Carolina portrays an image of,
Councils, Committees, and Conservative Citizens
Author’s Preface: Having previously covered and analyzed the history of the blue collar Ku Klux Klan, I have seen fit
Raphael Semmes and the Cavalier Tradition
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.
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