The Alabama Arbitration (1900)

The Alabama Arbitration is a historical non-fiction book written by Thomas Willing Balch and published in 1900. The book delves into the diplomatic dispute between the United States and Great Britain over the actions of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The dispute centered around the Confederate ship, the CSS Alabama, which was built in Great Britain and used to attack Union ships during the war. The United States claimed that Great Britain had violated its neutrality laws by allowing the ship to be built and launched from its shores. The book provides a detailed account of the arbitration process that took place between the two nations, which ultimately resulted in a settlement that required Great Britain to pay reparations to the United States. The author also provides insight into the political and diplomatic factors that influenced the outcome of the arbitration. The Alabama Arbitration is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, international diplomacy, and the legal principles of neutrality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.