Northern men with Southern loyalties : the Democratic party and the sectional crisis / Michael Todd Landis.
| Author/creator | Landis, Michael Todd author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Ithaca ; London : Cornell University Press, 2014. |
| Description | 334 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Democrats and the slave power -- Fidelity and firmness: Northern Democrats and the crises of 1850 -- Harmony, unity, and victory: state politics and presidential posturing -- One of the most reliable politicians on the subject of slavery: the rewards of fidelity and the perils of power -- Pandora's box: Northern Democrats in command -- Leave us of the North to fight the great battle: party punishments and purges -- The strongest Northern man on Southern principles: James Buchanan and Southern power -- let us stand by our colors: Lecompton and minority rule -- We regarded you as brothers: defeat and division -- Though the heavens fall: 1860 and beyond. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2014007808 |
| ISBN | 9780801453267 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0801453267 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JK2316 .L36 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |