The Impending Crisis of the South (eBook)

How to Meet It

Hinton Rowan Helper (Autor)

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2022
296 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701162-0 (EAN)

Infos

Hinton Rowan Helper's 'The Impending Crisis of the South' is a significant piece of literature that explores the economic and social conditions of the American South prior to the Civil War. Helper's work provides a detailed analysis of the Southern economy, arguing that the reliance on slavery was detrimental to the region's development. Written in a persuasive and straightforward style, the book presents a compelling argument against the institution of slavery and its impact on the Southern states. Helper's writing reflects the growing tensions between the North and South in the years leading up to the Civil War, making it a valuable primary source for understanding the political climate of the time.Overall, 'The Impending Crisis of the South' is a thought-provoking and insightful examination of the economic and social challenges facing the Southern states in the antebellum period. Recommended for readers interested in American history and the lead up to the Civil War.

Autor

Hinton Rowan Helper was a prominent Southern critic of slavery, best known for his provocative work, 'The Impending Crisis of the South: How to Meet It' (1857). Born on December 27, 1829, in Davie County, North Carolina, Helper was a controversial figure whose writings earned him both notoriety and influence during a turbulent period in American history. His seminal book, 'The Impending Crisis,' argued against slavery on economic grounds, asserting that the institution hindered the economic progress of whites in the southern states. It was a radical departure from the pro-slavery sentiment that dominated the South and offered a distinctly Southern perspective to the antislavery chorus in the years leading up to the Civil War. The book gained national attention and was used by the Republican Party as a tool against the Democrats in the 1860s, leading to considerable political upheaval. Although Helper's work was grounded in racist ideologies and he did not advocate for racial equality, his economic critique of slavery was influential in bolstering the antislavery movement in the years preceding the war. Helper's literary style was incisive and direct, and his controversial views on race and slavery rendered him a historical figure of considerable importance. Despite the scholarly and political debates surrounding his motives and perspectives, Helper's contributions to anti-slavery literature cannot be overlooked.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre
• Schlagworte: 19th century American classics • abolitionist literature • American History • American slavery theme books • Antebellum South • antebellum South literature • Classic • classic American narratives • Controversial nonfiction • critical race theory • Economic Analysis • Hinton Rowan Helper • political crisis fiction • Political Economy • pre-Civil War fiction • Pre-Civil War tensions • pre-war Southern society • Slavery • social issue literature • Social Justice • Southern historical novels • Southern slavery critique • United States