Oxford University Press Inc Hardback English
The Man Behind the Cane
Preston Brooks, Political Violence, and the Road to the Civil War
By Paul Quigley
Product description
In 1856, South Carolina Congressman Preston Brooks assaulted Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner with a cane in the US Capitol, defending his family's honor and the rights of slaveholders. Paul Quigley offers a gripping new perspective on Brooks and the act of violence that played a central role in the polarization that led to the Civil War.
Specifications
| Product ID / ISBN / EAN | 9780197667262 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format | Hardback |
| Condition | New |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Number of Pages | 256 |
| Width | 16.7 cm |
| Height | 24.3 cm |
| Depth | 2.3 cm |