The Trent Affair - Including a Review of English and American Relations at the Beginning of the Civil War

Print on demand facsimile copy of 1896 Bowen-Merrill Company edition

The Trent Affair by Thomas L. Harris is a historical account of one of the most significant diplomatic incidents during the American Civil War. The book provides a comprehensive review of the relationship between England and America at the onset of the war, and how this relationship was tested during the Trent Affair. The Trent Affair occurred in November 1861, when a Union naval vessel intercepted a British mail steamer, the Trent, and forcibly removed two Confederate diplomats who were traveling to Europe to seek support for the Confederacy. The incident caused a diplomatic crisis between the United States and Great Britain, and threatened to escalate into a full-blown war between the two countries.Harris's book provides a detailed examination of the events leading up to the Trent Affair, as well as the aftermath and its impact on the relationship between England and America. The book also explores the political and diplomatic factors that contributed to the incident, and the role of key figures such as Abraham Lincoln, William Seward, and Lord Palmerston. Overall, The Trent Affair is a well-researched and engaging account of a pivotal moment in American history, shedding light on the complex dynamics of international relations during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty...