The Impending Crisis of the South

Focusing on the economic and social issues of the Southern United States before the Civil War, this work critiques the institution of slavery and its detrimental effects on the region's development. Helper argues that slavery hinders economic progress and advocates for the interests of non-slaveholding whites. Through statistical analysis and historical context, the book presents a compelling case against the continuation of slavery, making it a significant contribution to the debates surrounding the Civil War.