The Cradle Of The Confederacy; Or The Times Of Troup, Quitman And Yancey

The Cradle of the Confederacy; Or The Times of Troup, Quitman and Yancey: A Sketch of Southwestern Political History is a book written by Joseph Hodgson. The book is a historical account of the political landscape of the American South during the early 19th century, with a particular focus on the states of Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama. The book explores the lives and political careers of three prominent Southern politicians of the time: George Troup, John Quitman, and William Lowndes Yancey. Hodgson's work provides insight into the complex social and political factors that contributed to the rise of the Confederacy, including the tension between Northern and Southern states over issues such as slavery and states' rights. The book also explores the role that these three politicians played in shaping the political landscape of the South, and how their actions and beliefs influenced the events that led to the Civil War.Overall, The Cradle of the Confederacy; Or The Times of Troup, Quitman and Yancey: A Sketch of Southwestern Political History is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in understanding the roots of the Confederacy and the political and social factors that contributed to its formation.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.