An authoritative and documented study of the mythology behind Civil War history, clearly exhibiting how the South was an independent country invade...
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Feb 05, 2008
Deanne
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I very much appreciated the brothers Kennedy taking the time to write this excellent book! We have indeed been fed the 'Victors version' of history in regards to the "War for Southern Independence".
This book caused me to reevaluate what I had been taught and what I had come to believe was the truth about that war of long ago. After reading the thought provoking comments from slaves of the south given after the end of the war, I realized that all was not as we were taught to belie More...
This book caused me to reevaluate what I had been taught and what I had come to believe was the truth about that war of long ago. After reading the thought provoking comments from slaves of the south given after the end of the war, I realized that all was not as we were taught to belie More...
Dec 14, 2008
Erik
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When I moved to South Carolina, I wanted to broaden my horizons and at least appreciate the Deep South's self-vision. All I got out of this book was a series of logical fallacies based on some historical and moral arguments that were more desperate justification than concrete proof.
Before the southern masses jump down my throat, let me say that the South certainly had some reasoning in their decision to succeed: the greatest being a threat to their economic interests and what they p More...
Before the southern masses jump down my throat, let me say that the South certainly had some reasoning in their decision to succeed: the greatest being a threat to their economic interests and what they p More...
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Dec 25, 2008
Barry
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There are not too many books that relate the "other side" of the story of the war between the states.... confederates were not exclusively racists or slave owners, there were just as many of those types on both sides of the conflict. A fine rebuttal to the attack on southern culture that has been going on since the end of that unecessary war.
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Aug 14, 2010
Rodney
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The book claims to have been well researched. There are too many distortions within the first 35 pages that I checked. Furthermore, one becomes highly skeptical of any supposed learned discussion that is fraught with hyperbole and name calling. Basically, the book is intellectually dishonest.
Jan 17, 2012
Joel
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I really liked this book. I love studying the "War for Southern Independence," and all of the perspectives. This book give insight on the other side of the story from 1861-1865. Five stars!!!
Sep 09, 2009
Chief
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I learned that Lincoln was the first dictator of America. He was no different than Adolf Shickelgruber, AKA Adolf Hitler. He was like many liberals of today. Ate up with his imagined importance!
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Nov 30, 2009
Diane
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This is an incredible book with a Southern Perspective! It's only fair you get their opinion concerning the Civil War.
Nov 09, 2009
Roger
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Eye opening revelation of history that I never learned. A must read for every government schooled citizen.
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Jan 24, 2009
Pat
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This book is a must read for all who WISH the South would have won!
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Sep 21, 2009
Doug
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Changed the way that I looked at the Civil War drastically. That comes from a born and raised Yankee who agrees more with the South on states rights and voting requirements.
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Nov 06, 2007
I just wanted to point out that this exists. The South Was Right! was on sale at the Fort Macon gift shop when I visited in September. I had to muffle my laughter/horror from the deadly serious looking lady at the cash register. Hooray NC state parks.
May 01, 2009
Chad
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Awesome...the Kennedy's are Confederate national treasures.
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