The Confederate Secession delves into the complex history of the Confederate States of America. The author explains the causes of secession and analyzes the major events and personalities involved in the Confederate rebellion, all the while investigating the economic, political and social factors that motivated secession. Lothian's incisive and erudite writing makes this book essential reading for anyone interested in American history. 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 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. 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.