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The Rest Is HistoryFeb 17, 2022Andrew Preston
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“The argument that I make in my book about the American Civil War is that it became America's first war of humanitarian intervention for a lot of the reasons that you just said.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: American Civil War
For: Historians and students of American history
Key quote: “The argument that I make in my book about the American Civil War is that it became America's first war of humanitarian intervention for a lot of the reasons that you just said, Tom.”
The host discusses the complex motivations behind the American Civil War, particularly the intertwining of moral and religious rhetoric with political aims. The mention of Andrew Preston's book highlights the evolution of public sentiment regarding slavery and humanitarian intervention during this pivotal conflict.