Southern Statesmen of the Old RÃ(c)gime

"Southern Statesmen of the Old Régime" offers insightful biographical sketches of prominent political figures from the American South during the tumultuous period leading up to and encompassing the Civil War. William Peterfield Trent explores the lives and careers of influential individuals such as Washington, Jefferson, Randolph, Calhoun, Stephens, Toombs, and Jefferson Davis, providing a nuanced perspective on their roles in shaping the political landscape of the era.Trent delves into the complex motivations and ideologies that drove these statesmen, shedding light on the social, economic, and cultural factors that contributed to the growing divide between North and South. This volume serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intellectual and political currents that defined the Old South and ultimately led to the outbreak of the Civil War. A compelling read for anyone interested in American history, political biography, and the enduring legacy of the antebellum South.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.