Chivalry, Slavery, And Young America (1866)

by Sennoia Rubek

Book Overview

Chivalry, Slavery, and Young America is a book written by Sennoia Rubek and published in 1866. The book explores the relationship between chivalry, slavery, and the development of young America. Rubek argues that chivalry, a code of conduct that emphasizes honor, courage, and loyalty, was used to justify and perpetuate the institution of slavery in the United States. Rubek examines the role of chivalry in the antebellum South, where it was used to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120176077
• ISBN13: 9781120176073
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"