Selasa, 07 November 2017

War Is Good Business

As Southern prospects crumbled both on the field and in the marketplace, Northern interests thrived—permanently changing the face of American government and commerce. By 1863, Richmond, the city of seven hills, had fallen into a valley of despair. The downward spiral of Confederate military fortunes infected the capital’s mood and appearance. Strapped for money and …

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