His narrative weaves new threads through this seminal event in American history. Fleming makes a solid, compelling case in the affirmative.

'Do we really need another book about the Civil War? Mr. 'With myth destroying zeal and careful research Fleming contends that a fanatical sense of moral superiority on the part of the abolitionists, an irrational fear of a race war by Southerners abetted by sinister political posturing, and a deeply biased media were the prime motivating factors in a war that by far surpassed the casualties of all wars combined since America was founded.Fleming delves deeply into the hate and alarm engendered by both sides.' ' research is excellent.This book presents an interesting perspective on the Civil War and its causes that is a clear departure from most of the literature on that subject.' Huffington Post, A Disease in the Public Mind is an attempt to offer understanding and forgiveness for both sides of a war the continues to challenge the country's founding principles of liberty and equality.' Garden Grove Journal, 5/23/13 'Makes a convincing case that the polarization that divided the North and South and led to the Civil War began decades earlier than most historians are willing to admit. 'Extremely captivating.Ties together disparate people and events in revealing ways.Fascinating and entertaining.' Philadelphia Tribune, 5/23/13 In this riveting, character-driven history, one of our most respected historians traces the diseases in the public mind-the distortions of reality-that destroyed George Washington's vision of a united America and inflicted the tragedy that still divide's the nation's soul. About the Book A distinguished historian explores why the United States became the only nation to fight a war to end slavery.

The Great Divide by Thomas Fleming