The A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics Various creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 100, February, 1866" by Various is a collection of essays and writings reflecting on literature, science, art, and politics from the mid-19th century. The opening portion of this volume features a thoughtful examination of English public opinion regarding the American Civil War, particularly focusing on the contrasting feelings toward the North and South. It highlights individual perspectives on significant social and political issues of the time, like the complexities surrounding slavery and the motivations behind the secession of the Southern states. The beginning of this volume introduces an article that delves into various English sentiments about the American War. The writer shares his personal perspective as an Englishman sympathizing with the Northern cause while acknowledging the divided opinions within his society. He categorizes English opinions into several groups, from those entirely in favor of the Union's moral stance against slavery to those who secretly align with slavery due to societal norms. Additionally, the content reflects on the widespread discord in England regarding America's internal conflict, speculating on the implications and rights associated with such a significant upheaval in a nation that once shared deep-rooted connections with Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-04-08 Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections). Original publication data not identified American periodicals AP Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21009 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21009 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133503.0 21009