Hinton Rowan Helper

The Impending Crisis of the South (eBook, ePUB)

How to Meet It

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Hinton Rowan Helper's 'The Impending Crisis of the South' is a groundbreaking work that critiques the foundations of the antebellum Southern economy and society. Helper challenges the institution of slavery and argues that it hinders the economic development of the South. Written in a passionate and persuasive style, the book provides a detailed analysis of the negative impact of slavery on the region, making a compelling case for its abolition. Its publication in 1857 sparked fierce debates and controversy, contributing to the growing tensions that eventually led to the Civil War. Helper's work is considered a significant contribution to the abolitionist movement, shedding light on the harsh realities of slavery and its consequences. The author's insightful arguments and powerful rhetoric make this book a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the pre-Civil War South and the social injustices of the time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 353
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664563675
• Artikelnr.: 58500631

Autorenporträt

Hinton Rowan Helper was a prominent Southern critic of slavery, best known for his provocative work, 'The Impending Crisis of the South: How to Meet It' (1857). Born on December 27, 1829, in Davie County, North Carolina, Helper was a controversial figure whose writings earned him both notoriety and influence during a turbulent period in American history. His seminal book, 'The Impending Crisis,' argued against slavery on economic grounds, asserting that the institution hindered the economic progress of whites in the southern states. It was a radical departure from the pro-slavery sentiment that dominated the South and offered a distinctly Southern perspective to the antislavery chorus in the years leading up to the Civil War. The book gained national attention and was used by the Republican Party as a tool against the Democrats in the 1860s, leading to considerable political upheaval. Although Helper's work was grounded in racist ideologies and he did not advocate for racial equality, his economic critique of slavery was influential in bolstering the antislavery movement in the years preceding the war. Helper's literary style was incisive and direct, and his controversial views on race and slavery rendered him a historical figure of considerable importance. Despite the scholarly and political debates surrounding his motives and perspectives, Helper's contributions to anti-slavery literature cannot be overlooked.