The Uprising of a Great People The United States in 1861. to Which is Added a Word of Peace on the Difference Between England the United States.

The Uprising of a Great People: The United States in 1861 by Agénor Gasparin offers a vivid, persuasive eyewitness account of America on the brink of civil war. A French statesman and traveler, Gasparin blends travel narrative, political analysis, and moral urgency to examine the causes and stakes of the 1861 crisis. Gasparin’s history traces the rise of sectional conflict, the evolving debate over emancipation, and the practical workings of a nation mobilizing for war, all through the lens of an observant foreign visitor. Interwoven is "A Word of Peace" on Anglo‑American differences—a timely essay on the Trent affair and European diplomatic reactions—making the book as much about international politics as domestic upheaval. The tone is analytical, reformist, and prophetic: Gasparin revises his judgments in light of events while defending the Union’s cause and warning against gratuitous foreign intervention. Ideal for readers and listeners of history, travel writing, and political thought, this audiobook appeals to Civil War enthusiasts, students of 19th‑century diplomacy, and anyone seeking a contemporary European perspective on America’s defining moment. Listen for a concise, spirited interpretation of 1861 that still resonates today.