Kentucky, 1861: Loyalty, State, and Nation - Paperback

by Nicolas W. Proctor (Author), Margaret Storey (Author)

Kentucky, 1861 pulls students into the secession crisis following Lincoln's 1860 election. During a special session of the Kentucky legislature, set against the looming threat of violence, students grapple with questions about the future of slavery and the constitutionality of secession.

Author Biography

Nicolas W. Proctor is professor of history at Simpson College. Margaret Storey is professor of history and associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University.