A Secret Society History of the Civil War
"A brilliant study of the transnational forces and structures that framed the origins of the Civil War."--The Historian"A well-researched, fascinating look at an often overlooked part of antebellum America that proves that sometimes conspiracy theories are legitimate."--Blue & Gray Magazine "Lause admirably demonstrates that a variety of voluntary organizations were active participants in antebellum America's political and racial struggles. . . . an impressive command of the intricate details of the many societies."--Nova Religio "Readers will gain a richly layered understanding of political paths not taken, and of a fertile transatlantic political word full of people with great imagination and hope for the future."--Indiana Magazine of History "Recommended."--Choice"A page-turning secret society history based on solid research and accuracy."--Southern Historian