A World on Fire
by Amanda Foreman
"Britain's Crucial Role in the American Civil War"
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A World on Fire by Amanda Foreman
Details
War:
American Civil War
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Page Count:
1010
Published Date:
2012
ISBN13:
9780375756962
Summary
A World on Fire examines Britain's pivotal but often overlooked involvement in the American Civil War. Amanda Foreman chronicles how Britain's diplomatic decisions, economic interests, and public opinion shaped the conflict's outcome. The book explores the complex relationships between British politicians, abolitionists, and military observers with both Union and Confederate leaders. Foreman details near-war situations between Britain and the Union, the cotton trade's influence, and British volunteers who fought on both sides. Through extensive research, she reveals how Britain's neutrality was constantly tested and how its choices ultimately influenced the war's direction and America's future.
