The California Gold Rush and the Coming of the Civil War

Released: January 23, 2007
Length: 10 hrs 3 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Award-winning historian Leonard L. Richards explores the complex relationships between the Gold Rush and the Civil War, highlighting how Southern ambitions and regional conflicts intertwined with California's rapid growth. The book details political battles, rivalries, and tensions that nearly led to California's division, shedding light on a pivotal moment in American history.

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