Tariffs, Blockades, and Inflation

The Economics of the Civil War

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Cover of the book Tariffs, Blockades, and Inflation by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton ISBN: 9781461666363
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: January 1, 2004
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
ISBN: 9781461666363
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: January 1, 2004
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

What role did economics play in leading the United States into the Civil War in the 1860s, and how did the war affect the economies of the North and the South? Tariffs, Blockades, and Inflation uses contemporary economic analyses such as supply and demand, modern market theory, and the economics of politics to interpret events of the Civil War.

Simplifying the sometimes complex intricacies of the subject matter, Thornton and Ekelund have penned a nontechnical primer that is jargon-free and accessible. Tariffs, Blockades, and Inflation also takes a comprehensive approach to its topic. It offers a cohesive and a persuasive explanation of the how, what, and why behind the many factors at work on both sides of the contest. While most books only delve into a particular aspect of the war, this title effectively bridges the gap by offering an all-encompassing, yet relatively brief, introduction to the essential economics of the Civil War.

This book starts out with a look at the reasons for the beginning of the Civil War, including explaining why the war began when it did. It then examines the economic realities in both the North and South. Also covered are the different financial strategies implemented by both the Union and the Confederacy to fund the war and the reasons behind what ultimately led to Southern defeat. Finally, the economic effect of Reconstruction is discussed, including the impact it had on the former slave population. Thornton and Ekelund have contributed an overdue examination of the Civil War that will impart to students a modern way to better comprehend the conflict. Tariffs, Blockades, and Inflation offers fresh, penetrating insights into this pivotal event in American history.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

What role did economics play in leading the United States into the Civil War in the 1860s, and how did the war affect the economies of the North and the South? Tariffs, Blockades, and Inflation uses contemporary economic analyses such as supply and demand, modern market theory, and the economics of politics to interpret events of the Civil War.

Simplifying the sometimes complex intricacies of the subject matter, Thornton and Ekelund have penned a nontechnical primer that is jargon-free and accessible. Tariffs, Blockades, and Inflation also takes a comprehensive approach to its topic. It offers a cohesive and a persuasive explanation of the how, what, and why behind the many factors at work on both sides of the contest. While most books only delve into a particular aspect of the war, this title effectively bridges the gap by offering an all-encompassing, yet relatively brief, introduction to the essential economics of the Civil War.

This book starts out with a look at the reasons for the beginning of the Civil War, including explaining why the war began when it did. It then examines the economic realities in both the North and South. Also covered are the different financial strategies implemented by both the Union and the Confederacy to fund the war and the reasons behind what ultimately led to Southern defeat. Finally, the economic effect of Reconstruction is discussed, including the impact it had on the former slave population. Thornton and Ekelund have contributed an overdue examination of the Civil War that will impart to students a modern way to better comprehend the conflict. Tariffs, Blockades, and Inflation offers fresh, penetrating insights into this pivotal event in American history.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cover of the book Orphans of Islam by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book Captivating Classrooms by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book Creating Effective Groups by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book Rebooting Social Studies by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book Russia and Eurasia 2017-2018 by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book U.S. Navy Codebreakers, Linguists, and Intelligence Officers against Japan, 1910-1941 by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book The Crisis of Religious Liberty by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book Dialogue with the Past by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book Perspectives in Waging Conflicts Constructively by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book White Man Falling by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book The General and the Politician by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Intelligence by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book The Gay Man's Guide to Open and Monogamous Marriage by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
Cover of the book When the Earth Roars by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Mark Thornton
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy