Earl Russell and the Slave Power

"Earl Russell and the Slave Power" by the Union and Emancipation Society (Manchester) is a historical critique from the 1860s that examines England's role during the American Civil War. It accuses Earl Russell's government of indirectly supporting the Confederacy by not strongly opposing slavery. It breaks down the consequences of England recognizing the South and not backing the Union, claiming these choices influenced how the war played out. The book builds a strong case that if British leaders had stood up more firmly, the war might have turned out differently, passionately arguing for freedom while calling out British politicians' involvement in slavery.