Good question.

Bill Link's book on Virginia in the 1850s (UNC Press, I think), which is
just out or just about to be out, will probably be extremely valuable. I
haven't had a chance to see it yet but am very eager to.

In addition to Gregg's suggestion of Dan Crofts's Reluctant Confederates,
you might think about the final chapter(s) in William Shade's 1996 book,
Democratizing the Old Dominion; Virginia and the Second Party System,
1824-1861, which contains a good summary.

Brent Tarter
The Library of Virginia
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Hardwick [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 21 February, 2003 10:38 AM
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Subject: Is there an article/chapter length study of the Virginia
secession movement?


Query--I am looking for a good brief and readable account/analysis that I
can assign to undergraduates.

I know the article literature is scant, because I've done the usual
bibliographic searches.  Unless it is under an odd title, I don't think it
exists.

Suggestions?

Best,
Kevin

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Department of History, MSC 2001
James Madison University
Harrisonburg VA 22807
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