
South by Southwest: Planter Emigration and Identity in the Slave South
توسط
James David Miller
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History
فرمت
جلد سخت
صفحات
224
زبان
انگلیسی
منتشر شده
Nov 29, 2002
ناشر
University of Virginia Press
نسخه
First Edition
ISBN-10
0813921171
ISBN-13
9780813921174
توضیحات
James D. Miller delves into the intricate relationship between planter mobility and identity within the context of the slave South. This exploration reveals how the movement of planters not only shaped their personal and social identities but also reflected the broader cultural landscape of the antebellum Southern society. Through meticulous research, the author examines the motivations and implications behind the migration patterns of these influential individuals, providing insight into their economic, social, and religious aspirations.
Miller's analysis enhances the understanding of how the planter class viewed themselves and their role within a rapidly changing society. By shedding light on their patterns of emigration, the work also uncovers the complexities of their identities as they navigated issues of race, class, and power. The study ultimately elevates the conversation around Southern identity, emphasizing the interconnectedness of geography and social dynamics.
As a significant contribution to the discourse on Southern history, the book invites readers to reconsider the narratives surrounding plantation life and the individuals who shaped its legacy. Through a careful examination of identity formation in the slaveholding South, it provides a nuanced perspective that resonates beyond its historical context, encouraging reflections on cultural identity and mobility in today's world.
Miller's analysis enhances the understanding of how the planter class viewed themselves and their role within a rapidly changing society. By shedding light on their patterns of emigration, the work also uncovers the complexities of their identities as they navigated issues of race, class, and power. The study ultimately elevates the conversation around Southern identity, emphasizing the interconnectedness of geography and social dynamics.
As a significant contribution to the discourse on Southern history, the book invites readers to reconsider the narratives surrounding plantation life and the individuals who shaped its legacy. Through a careful examination of identity formation in the slaveholding South, it provides a nuanced perspective that resonates beyond its historical context, encouraging reflections on cultural identity and mobility in today's world.
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