The Diplomatic History of the Southern Confederacy

The Diplomatic History of the Southern Confederacy is a comprehensive book written by James Morton Callahan. It provides an in-depth analysis of the diplomatic relations of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The book covers the period from the secession of the southern states in 1861 to the fall of the Confederacy in 1865.Callahan explores the foreign policy of the Confederacy and its attempts to gain recognition and support from other nations, particularly Great Britain and France. He examines the efforts of Confederate diplomats and envoys, including James Mason and John Slidell, to secure alliances and negotiate treaties with European powers. The book also discusses the role of the Union in thwarting Confederate diplomatic efforts.The author provides a detailed account of the diplomatic correspondence and negotiations between the Confederacy and foreign powers. He analyzes the reasons behind the failure of the Confederacy to gain recognition from other nations and the impact of this failure on the outcome of the war.The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War and international relations. It provides a unique perspective on the diplomacy of the Confederacy and sheds light on the complexities of international relations during a time of war.The Albert Shaw Lectures On Diplomatic History, 1900.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.