The Panic of 1857 and the Coming of the Civil War

by James L. Huston

Book Overview

In the autumn of 1857, sustained runs on New York banks led to a panic atmosphere that affected the American economy for the next two years. In The Panic of 1857 and the Coming of the Civil War, James L. Huston presents an exhaustive analysis of the political, social and intellectual repercussions of the Panic and shows how it exacerbated the conflict between North and South.The panic of 1857 initiated a general inquiry between free traders and protectionists...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807124923
• ISBN13: 9780807124925
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: LSU Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"