The Southern Tradition The Achievement and Limitations of an American Conservatism - The William E. Massey, Sr. Lectures in the History of American Civilization

Eugene D Genovese

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A historical overview that identifies the tenets and attitudes of the southern-conservative world view. Considers political and constitutional issues such as state rights, concurrent majority, and the nature and locus of political power in a constitutional republic. Analyzes the contributions of literary figures such as Allen Tate, Lewis Simpson, a

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ISBN:	9780674825277
Publisher:	Harvard University Press
Imprint:	Harvard University Press
Pub date:	06 Oct 1994
DEWEY:	320.975
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	154
Weight:	400g
Height:	158mm
Width:	235mm
Spine width:	17mm