The Uprising of a Great People The United States in 1861. to Which is Added a Word of Peace on the Difference Between England the United States.

"The Uprising of a Great People" by Agénor Gasparin is a compelling examination of the United States on the brink of Civil War. Written in the 1860s, it zeroes in on the rising tensions and moral problems caused by slavery that pushed the country into conflict, especially around Abraham Lincoln's election. The book explores the idea of American freedom, viewing the fight against slavery as a turning point with major social and ethical implications. Gasparin sets the scene by explaining the grave crisis of 1861, showing a strong trust in the American people to revolt against slavery. He points out how the South's dedication to slavery led to a decline in the nation's ethics and politics. Stressing the need for revolutionary change, he also insists that Europe should support the cause of freedom in America, as he frames the Civil War not only as a local issue, but an ethical need for all civilized nations.