Learn the real story of Lincoln&rsquo\;s f oreign affairs during the American Civil War. Delve deeply into which fore ign countries wanted America divided. What really caused the American spli t in 1861? Perhaps the insurrection was fostered by a foreign third party? Could there have been outside interference? Could a foreign entity be pay ing off American politicians to do their bidding? In fact\, we shall explo re this very set of questions. Was there a foreign component to the Americ an Civil War? If there was did President Lincoln know about this? If there was\, what did the average American in the Union think about this possibi lity?
\nThis presentation will explore British spies and Russian lie s. Explore how Lincoln was never supposed to win. See how the American Civ il War fit into the geo-politics of the times and learn how several countr ies wanted Lincoln out of Washington.
\nSteven Alban is a graduate o f Northern Illinois University. With degrees in Political Science and Hist ory\, he brings a unique perspective of the time period. Focusing on the A merican story\, Steven has both written and spoken about the political cha in of events surrounding the American Civil War. A contributor to several publications\, he is still writing the elusive never finished historical n ovel.
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