The Causes Of The American Civil War

""The Causes of the American Civil War: A Letter to the London Times (1861)"" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical document that explores the reasons behind the American Civil War. The book is a letter written by Motley, an American historian and diplomat, to the London Times in 1861. The letter was written in response to an article published in the Times that blamed the North for the outbreak of the war.Motley's letter challenges this assertion and provides a detailed analysis of the causes of the conflict. He argues that the primary cause of the war was the issue of slavery, which had been a divisive issue in American politics for decades. Motley explains that the North and South had fundamentally different views on the institution of slavery and its role in American society.Motley also discusses the economic and political factors that contributed to the outbreak of the war. He explains how the North and South had different economic systems and interests, which led to tensions and disagreements over issues such as tariffs and states' rights.Overall, ""The Causes of the American Civil War: A Letter to the London Times (1861)"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the complex factors that led to one of the most significant events in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.