Evil Necessity: Slavery and Political Culture in Antebellum Kentucky
Professor Harold Tallant talked about his book Evil Necessity: Slavery and Political Culture in Antebellum Kentucky, published by Universit… read more
Professor Harold Tallant talked about his book Evil Necessity: Slavery and Political Culture in Antebellum Kentucky, published by University Press of Kentucky. He detailed how the ambivalent attitude residents of Kentucky felt toward slavery divided Kentucky during the Civil War. He described the extensive debates held in the state. Professor Tallant answered questions from audience members. close
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