A Secret Society History of the Civil War

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Exploring the influence of secret societies on the Civil War, this history delves into their origins from European traditions to American movements like George Lippard's Brotherhood of the Union. It highlights how these clandestine groups, including the Knights of the Golden Circle, intensified sectional tensions and shaped significant events such as the Freesoil movement and Lincoln's election. Key figures like Lippard, Hugh Forbes, and George Washington Lafayette Bickley are profiled, revealing the complex interplay between political agendas and secret organizations in antebellum America.