(10-AUDIO CD DISC SET) House Divided Against Itself ~ History Winter Lecture Series 2004

Recorded January and February, 2004 ~ War especially civil war is the most demanding trial a society can endure, and every society faces war in a manner that vividly reflects its cultural values. In this series, history professor Tracy McKenzie, approaches the American Civil War in much the same way as the men and women who experienced it one year at a time. Integrating political, social and military history, McKenzie approaches the war as a window into the values of common Americans, revealing who we were as a people in the 1860s. He examines what Americans thought about state rights, the Union, racial equality, civil liberties, and for what values the soldiers in blue and gray risked their lives. Join us for the Winter History Lecture series as Professor McKenzie examines these topics. Audio CD #1 & #2 ~ A House Dividing: Professor Tracy McKenzie?s first lecture focuses on the role of slavery in the political crisis that culminated in secession. We explore the range of co