It Wasn't About Slavery
Exposing the Great Lie of the Civil War
What's it about
Think the Civil War was all about slavery? Prepare to have your understanding of American history challenged. This summary dismantles the popular narrative and reveals the complex economic, political, and constitutional conflicts that truly pushed the nation to its breaking point. You'll uncover the ten major non-slavery-related causes that fueled the conflict, from crushing tariffs that crippled the Southern economy to the fierce debate over states' rights. By exploring these often-overlooked factors, you'll gain a more complete and nuanced perspective on why the United States went to war with itself.
Meet the author
Samuel W. Mitcham Jr. is a former U.S. Army helicopter pilot, company commander, and decorated veteran of two tours in Vietnam with a Ph.D. in geography from the University of Tennessee. His extensive military background and decades of academic research provide a unique, soldier-scholar perspective on the strategic, political, and economic realities of the Civil War. This dual expertise as both a combat veteran and a historian drove him to challenge the prevailing narratives and uncover the complex truths behind the conflict.
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