Fanatics and fire-eaters : newspapers and the coming of the Civil War / Lorman A. Ratner and Dwight L. Teeter, Jr.
| Author/creator | Ratner, Lorman |
| Other author | Teeter, Dwight L., Jr., 1935-2015 |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Urbana : University of Illinois Press, 2003. |
| Description | xiii, 138 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | The history of communication History of communication. ^A389071 |
| Contents | The emergence of a democratic press -- Impeding civilization: the Brooks-Sumner incident -- The Dred Scott decision and a society of laws -- Kansas and the Lecompton constitution: does the majority rule? -- John Brown's raid: violence in a republican society -- Lincoln's election: could a republican lead the republic? -- Firing on Fort Sumter: a republic at war with itself -- Conclusion: the shattered republic. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2002006415 |
| ISBN | 0252027876 (acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E459 .R3125 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |