Fanatics and fire-eaters : newspapers and the coming of the Civil War / Lorman A. Ratner and Dwight L. Teeter, Jr.

SeriesThe 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2002006415
ISBN0252027876 (acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks E459 .R3125 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold