Slavery Defended: The Views Of The Old South

Slavery Defended: The Views Of The Old South is a book written by Eric L. McKitrick that explores the viewpoints of the Southern states of the United States during the time of slavery. The book delves into the arguments and justifications made by Southern politicians, writers, and intellectuals in defense of slavery. McKitrick examines the various ways in which slavery was defended, including the use of religion, economics, and social hierarchy. The book also discusses the political and social climate of the time, including the debates leading up to the Civil War. Overall, Slavery Defended provides a comprehensive analysis of the pro-slavery arguments made by the Old South and sheds light on the complex and controversial history of slavery in America.Contributing Authors Are John C. Calhoun, Thomas R. Dew, George Fitzhugh, And Others.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.