Historical dictionary of the Old South
By: William L. Richter.
Series: Historical dictionaries of U.S. historical eras ;; no. 4
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 507
Subjects: Southern States -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Dictionaries.
Genres: Dictionaries.
Description: "Historical Dictionary of the Old South presents numerous entries on prominent individuals, including Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln. William Richter also explores economic, social, and religious backgrounds and how they trace the seemingly inevitable path to secession, war, and defeat. This reference also includes an introductory essay, a chronology, and a bibliography of the epoch."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.