The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 1862 : Devoted to Literature and National Policy
Various
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 1862 : Devoted to Literature and National Policy - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2006-08-03
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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available by Cornell University Digital Collections) Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by Cornell University Digital Collections)
"The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 1862" by Various is a periodical publication devoted to literature and national policy, written during the mid-19th century. This journal reflects the socio-political climate of its time, particularly focusing on themes related to the American Civil War, the national debate over slavery, and various cultural essays. The contents showcase discussions and literary contributions from prominent intellectuals and writers of that era, addressing contemporary issues and the literary landscape. The opening of this volume presents a detailed exploration of the political situation leading up to the Civil War. It begins with "The Situation," an analysis of the conspiracy against the national integrity of the United States, spotlighting figures like John C. Calhoun and the South's ambitions. The author discusses how both the Southern conspirators and Northern abolitionists were entrenched in their positions, ultimately neglecting the ramifications of their actions on the nation's unity. This introductory piece sets the tone for a deep dive into the complexities of American society during this tumultuous period, making readers aware of the ideological battles that defined the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals
AP
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 1862 : Devoted to Literature and National Policy - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2006-08-03
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by Cornell University Digital Collections) Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Janet Blenkinship and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by Cornell University Digital Collections)
"The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 1862" by Various is a periodical publication devoted to literature and national policy, written during the mid-19th century. This journal reflects the socio-political climate of its time, particularly focusing on themes related to the American Civil War, the national debate over slavery, and various cultural essays. The contents showcase discussions and literary contributions from prominent intellectuals and writers of that era, addressing contemporary issues and the literary landscape. The opening of this volume presents a detailed exploration of the political situation leading up to the Civil War. It begins with "The Situation," an analysis of the conspiracy against the national integrity of the United States, spotlighting figures like John C. Calhoun and the South's ambitions. The author discusses how both the Southern conspirators and Northern abolitionists were entrenched in their positions, ultimately neglecting the ramifications of their actions on the nation's unity. This introductory piece sets the tone for a deep dive into the complexities of American society during this tumultuous period, making readers aware of the ideological battles that defined the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals
AP