Origins of Southern Radicalism: The South Carolina Upcountry, 1800-1860
Origins of Southern Radicalism: The South Carolina Upcountry, 1800-1860
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988432
Novel • Fiction
South Carolina Upcountry • 1800s
1988
Adult
18+ years
1710L
Super Short Summary
Lacy K. Ford Jr.'s Origins of Southern Radicalism: The South Carolina Upcountry, 1800-1860 examines the economic and social transformations in South Carolina's upcountry, exploring how agrarian communities evolved and contributed to radical political movements. The book delves into the complex interplay of class, economy, and identity during this formative period in Southern history.
Informative
Challenging
Contemplative
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Origins of Southern Radicalism: The South Carolina Upcountry, 1800-1860 by Lacy K. Ford Jr. is praised for its thorough research and detailed analysis of socio-political shifts in the South Carolina upcountry. Some critiques note its dense academic style, making it less accessible to general readers. Overall, it provides valuable insights into regional radicalism prior to the Civil War.
Who Should Read Origins of Southern Radicalism: The South Carolina Upcountry, 1800-1860?
A reader interested in Origins of Southern Radicalism: The South Carolina Upcountry, 1800-1860 by Lacy K. Ford Jr. would likely enjoy Southern history, socioeconomic transformations, and political radicalism. Comparable works include The Impending Crisis by David M. Potter and Roll, Jordan, Roll by Eugene D. Genovese.
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432
Novel • Fiction
South Carolina Upcountry • 1800s
1988
Adult
18+ years
1710L
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