The Union As It Is

“An imaginative treatment of a major theme in American political history, displaying wide learning and careful thought. Knupfer has made his mark as a rising historian.” — Daniel Walker Howe, University of California, Los Angeles

“The Union As It Is reopens a neglected chapter in the history of American political discourse in which the terms 'compromise' and 'moderation' filled the writings and informed the actions of constitutional unionists like Henry Clay, Francis Lieber, and a host of statesmen, publicists, and civic educators. This intelligent, sympathetic, and overdue account of antebellum moderates deserves the attention of historians, political scientists, and other citizens concerned with America’s civic culture.” — James Farr, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

“This intelligent, sympathetic, and overdue account of antebellum moderates deserves the attention of historians, political scientists, and other citizens concerned with America’s civic culture.” — James Farr