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The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War

The Field of Blood examines violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War, combining Joanne Freeman's clear narrative with the perspective of a historical account. The book builds its explanation through key episodes, competing interests, and the setting supplied by the connected fields of history and political science. The result avoids a single easy lesson, emphasizing instead how circumstances, institutions, and individual choices interacted over time. The Field of Blood leaves readers with key context and a clear view of the human stakes involved.

Publisher: Picador Paper
Publication date: Sep 10, 2019
Format: Print edition
Pages: 476
ISBN: 9781250234582

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History: United States – 19th Century History: United States – Civil War Period (1850 – 1877)Political Science: American Government – Legislative Branch

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