During the Civil War, both the North and South were challenged by fiscal and monetary needs, but physical differences such as gold reserves, industrialization and the blockade largely predicted the wa
The Texas land grants were one of the largest public land distributions in American history. Induced by titles and estates, Spanish adventurers ventured into the frontier, followed by traders and arti
"This book presents the little-studied story of the history and documents of the pardons, passes, paroles and promises of loyalty used by both North and South. It provides insights into the politics,
