Speech on Hon. Wm. Barksdale, of Mississippi, on the Presidential Election: Delivered in the House O (Paperback)

This passionate speech by William Barksdale, a Democratic congressman from Mississippi, is a stirring defense of the principles of states' rights and limited government. Delivered in 1860, in the midst of the tumultuous presidential campaign that would ultimately see the secession of the southern states, the speech offers a powerful perspective on the political climate of the time. Whether you're a student of history or a political activist, Barksdale's words are sure to inspire and challenge you.

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