". . . agile, ambitious, and complex . . ." --The Journal of Southern History
"Etcheson adds a fresh dimension to the history of the Old Northwest by examining the way in which Upland Southerners' regional heritage affected the evolution of political culture in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois." --Choice
" . . . not only a political account, but also a cultural survey. The book is clearly written, free of jargon, and makes excellent use...