France And The Confederate Navy 1862-1868

""France and the Confederate Navy 1862-1868: An International Episode"" by John Bigelow is a historical account of the relationship between France and the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. The book explores the political and economic motivations behind France's decision to support the Confederacy, despite their official stance of neutrality. It also delves into the role of individual French officials and businessmen in providing aid to the Confederate Navy, including the construction and sale of warships. The book also examines the impact of France's support on the outcome of the Civil War and its aftermath, including the diplomatic fallout between France and the United States. Through meticulous research and analysis, Bigelow provides a comprehensive and insightful look into this little-known aspect of Civil War history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.