American Mediterranean

Discover the intricate connections between slave-owning Southerners and their counterparts in the New World in American Mediterranean by Matthew Pratt Guterl. Published by Harvard University Press in 2013, this insightful paperback spans 250 pages, delving into how the Southern elite navigated the tumultuous landscape of the Civil War era. Guterl explores how these individuals sought understanding beyond their borders, engaging with communities of slaveholders through travel, print culture, and the ambitions of future conquest. This compelling examination not only sheds light on the mindset of slaveholders but also highlights the broader implications of foreign relations and internationalism during a pivotal moment in American history. Ideal for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, American Mediterranean invites readers to reflect on the complexities of emancipation and the enduring legacies of slavery in the United States and the West Indies.