America on the eve of the Civil War /
Ayers, Edward L.,1953-editor.
Martin, Carolyn R.,editor.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The first in a series of annual Signature Conferences sponsored by the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission, "America on the Eve of the Civil War" was held in April 2009.
Opening remarks -- Taking stock of the nation in 1859 -- The future of Virginia and the South -- First question-and-answer session -- Making sense of John Brown's raid -- Predictions for the election of 1860 -- Second question-and-answer session -- Closing remarks -- Conclusion : marking the Civil War sesquicentennial, will we do better this time?
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Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)
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