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Baltimore and the Nineteenth of April, 1861: A Study of the War

By George William Brown
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The book offers a detailed, contemporaneous study of a border city's upheaval at the outbreak of civil conflict, documenting the transit of federal troops and the violent clash that followed, municipal deliberations and policing responses, efforts to protect bridges and rail lines, public meetings and correspondence with national authorities, the suspension of habeas corpus and arrests of officials, military occupation and fortification of strategic points, and a legal and political examination of slavery's constitutional compromises; a closing personal chapter reflects on incidents, civic responsibility, and the wartime experience of local institutions.

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George William Brown

George William Brown was an American author and historian known for his detailed examination of the events surrounding the Civil War. His notable work, "Baltimore and the Nineteenth of April, 1861: A Study of the War," provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical events that unfolded in Baltimore during the early days of the conflict. Through his writing, Brown contributes to the understanding of the social and political climate of the time, offering insights into the complexities of war and its impact on American society.

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