When Slavery Was Called Freedom is a bold new interpretation of the intellectual foundations of secession and the American Civil War. Author John Patrick Daly focuses on the culture of antebellum America and the debate about the morality of slavery that obsessed people of the period. Contrary to common wisdom; striking similarities between North and South led to the ferocity of the slavery debate and the war. Daly explains that antislavery and proslavery emerged from the same evangelical roots; both sides interpreted the Bible and Christian moral dictates in light of individualism and free market economics. In an age when many history books avoid synthesis and broad explanations; Daly's analysis attacks hard questions and uncovers the cultural and ideological bonds that linked the combatants in Civil War era America.
#600135 in Books University Press of Florida 2013-06-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.29 x .84 x 8.71l; 2.71 #File Name: 0813044219256 pages
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Dissecting the anatomy of FloridaBy Karen P. RhodesDisclaimer: In the spring of 2013; as a graduate student in Florida Studies at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg; I took the course in Geological History of Florida taught by Dr. Albert C. Hine. Dr. Hine is an engaging teacher; whose reach extends far beyond just the bare geological facts of Florida to embrace our participation in its life -- he is an exemplar of an excellent Florida Studies professor; as well as a boots-on-the-ground scientist. He is also thoroughly "Floridated;" as I call it; being originally from Massachusetts -- he shows up to class in sandals; shorts; and a Florida-print casual shirt. That's how we roll in Florida.This book; in manuscript; was the main text for the class. The finished product is impressive. The abundant and lavish illustrations blend with and illuminate the text well; as did the slides in Dr. Hine's lectures in class. On the first front pages are three handy references: a geologic time scale; a graph of sea level through time; and a geologic map of Florida. Throughout the book; other useful references appear; such as a conversion table of English to metric measurement. At the end of each chapter are lists of "Essential Points to Know;" "Essential Terms to Know;" "Keywords" [sic]; and "Essential References to Know." Paying attention to these lists will enhance understanding of the text.Chapter One begins with the essential Florida Studies question: What is Florida? Dr. Hine; in this chapter; answers the question geologically. You'll be surprised at the actual geologic scope of Florida. In Chapter Two; he moves on to the beginning of the story of Florida's geologic history; 700 million years ago! As a result of his lecture and his illustrations; as reproduced in this chapter; I understand Pangea and Gondwanaland much more than I ever did before. By the end of the book; the reader has a much greater understanding and appreciation for Florida.I highly recommend this book not only for students of Florida Studies; and Floridians generally; but for anyone interested in any aspect of the Earth sciences.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lots of good informationBy bill longeneckerI am enjoying this book; but was disappointed that the author did not include information about the heavy mineral sands mining in the state.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Deanna GreeneThis is gift and that my husband just loves
