A Defense Of Virginia, And Through Her, Of The South, In Recent And Pending Contests Against The Sectional Party (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164523048)

""A Defense of Virginia, and Through Her, of the South, in Recent and Pending Contests Against the Sectional Party"" is a book written by Robert Lewis Dabney in 1867. It is a passionate defense of the southern states during the American Civil War, and argues that the South was fighting for its own independence and that the North was attempting to impose its will on the South.Dabney was a Presbyterian minister and theologian who lived in Virginia during the Civil War. He was a strong supporter of the Confederacy and believed that the South had been unfairly treated by the North during the war.In this book, Dabney argues that the South had a right to secede from the Union and that the North had no right to use military force to prevent them from doing so. He also argues that the South was fighting for its own independence and that the North was attempting to impose its will on the South.Dabney's arguments are based on his belief in the right of states to govern themselves and his belief in the importance of individual liberty. He also argues that the South was fighting for its own way of life and that the North was attempting to destroy that way of life.Overall, ""A Defense of Virginia, and Through Her, of the South, in Recent and Pending Contests Against the Sectional Party"" is a passionate defense of the southern states during the Civil War. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War and the debate over states' rights.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.

Author: Robert Lewis Dabney
ISBN-10: 116452304X
ISBN-13: 9781164523048
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d