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~ James Ronald Kennedy (Author), (Author)
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"Dispels myths about Southern history and sets the historical record straight with well documented research."

--Lake Charles American Press

Much of Civil War history is untrue because, like most history, it is written by the victor. Most of us were taught that hundreds of thousands of Southern men went to war over slavery--an issue that only affected six percent of the population. Here is a recorded version of the book that reveals the truth: there was no shining Northern force fighting a moral battle for the sake of ending slavery; there was no oppressive Southern force fighting to preserve it. In fact, after the South declared its independence, the Union ruthlessly invaded, leaving Southerners no choice but to defend themselves.

Unfortunately, the South lost the struggle and has suffered ever since.Today, as a result of the war in which the South lost its right to be a free country, there is a continuing effort to obliterate all symbols dear to Southerners and make sure that the Southern states continue to have fewer rights under the constitution than other states.

One of the most talked-about books of the decade, The South Was Right!, filled with documented evidence supporting all the Kennedys' claims, presents a frightening picture of a captured people, their struggle to preserve their heritage, and their right to exist as an independent country and as a distinct culture.

--This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.



About the Author

James Ronald Kennedy was elected as commander for the Louisiana division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans for the years 1989-92 and regularly participates in Civil War re-enactments.

Walter Donald Kennedy, recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal of the National Sons of Confederate Veterans, has explained his views on numerous radio and television talk shows, including The Oliver North Show and Politically Incorrect. They are also the authors of Was Jefferson Davis Right? (pb) and Why Not Freedom! America's Revolt Against Big Government, both published by Pelican. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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  • Hardcover: 431 pages
  • Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company; Rep Sub edition (March 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1565540247
  • ISBN-13: 978-1565540248
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (211 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This review was written by a Yankee!!!...., November 30, 2005
By Todd Bovair (Wynantskill, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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...Born and bred in upstate NY. I am also civil war buff. This book is extremely important, for the fact of the matter is that MOST of the history that is taught today is WRONG. Not wrong in the general outcomes/ what happened sort of way, but wrong in explaining the TRUE motivations of the involved parties, as well as glossing over less-than savory events and dirty little secrets. The American Civil War is one of the most misunderstood events in our nation's history, and most of the misunderstanding is from Americans themselves! What we are taught about the Civil War here in the U.S. does not accurately explain what really happened (and don't even get me started on how we turn normal men into unstained 'heroes'). This book gets 5 stars for its fresh approach (how many more volumes of standard Civil War history can we stomach? There are already tens of thousands!) and because it raises questions on what you thought you "knew" about the Civil War.
Let me make it clear that this book does not defend or make a case for slavery. The authors concede right off the bat that slavery was disgusting. What the authors DO defend is the motivations of the vast majority of Southerners (and it isn't to uphold slavery), and what the authors attack is the North's (and more specifically, Lincoln's) motivations (and it isn't to free their fellow man). While I don't agree with about half of their observations, I ABSOLUTELY concur with their conclusions about Lincoln. Yes, he was a great man, but he was NOT the man we have been taught to believe he was. If nothing else, reading this book will give you a fresh take on an event that we still feel the repercussions from almost 150 years later. This book is a must read for anyone interested in The American Civil War. Read it for yourself and then decide whose version of history sounds correct.
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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Provides much food for thought, April 29, 2002
By Bobby Dillard (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
To be honest, the book is strongly biased towards the Confederate cause (as if the title didn't already establish that). This bias is as solid for the Confederacy as books like "Lies Across America" are biased towards the Union. With that being said, however, this book provides much food for thought with many facts that are put forth. Before reading this book, I couldn't imagine that any black person would side with the South during the Civil War. My history texts in school derided the idea. However, the authors' evidence as well as more that I've found in related readings show that there were indeed pro-CSA blacks. This infuriates other historians who for some reason cannot accept this. However, the facts are there.

This book is a must for anyone interested in the Civil War.

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31 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I actually read this book, prior to review ..., March 13, 2000
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After purchasing the book through Amazon.Com and reading it, I could only wonder how many of the other reviewers had done the same! Yes, the authors refer to pro-union persons as Yankees frequently. I wonder if anyone has ever noticed how offensive the term "rebel" can be when used ad nauseam in a work? The authors do not use the term yankee with the vitriole other reviewers would have one believe but rather to call attention to the fact how desensitized our culture has become to the overly casual use of the terms "rebel" and "Civil War". Secessionist? Definitely. War for Southern Independence? Without a doubt. However, it will be odd to the enlightened observer that our culture commonly uses the term "rebel" as a perjorative, yet is offended by the same use of the collective "yankee". Truth be told, the war was not a Civil War, had it been, both armies would have fought for control of a central government. This was a war of secession, one nation (The Confederate States) seeking to remove itself from a seperate, sovereign nation just as the colonies had done with England and King George ninety years before. The authors point out with authority and documentation that the Constitution of The Confederate States of America forbade the further importation of slaves. The authors further document and narrate that the majority of slaves were not beaten and ill treated by slave owners as others would have one believe and that, all things considered, slavery was not the primary cause behind the war, as race relations were, if anything, more strained in the north than they were in the south. The authors do a good job underscoring the fact that they are not pro-slavery nor do they advocate a return to such a system. They do, however, show that the South in 1861 had evolved into a seperate economy and culture than that of the North, BOTH of which would later have to come to terms with the spectre of slavery. En toto, the authors show that the Confederacy was acting as a sovereign nation, in the tradition of their grandfathers, seeking to preserve personal liberty and the right to govern themselves as they best saw fit. The book is a must read for anyone who wishes an understanding not only of the motivation of the Confederacy but also of how we have come to have the all-powerful Federal governemnt running (nearly) unchecked in Washington today.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This is not a history book. It an opinion. Just read the title
The Kennedy brothers present their interpretation of history. Good for them. Yes it is one sided. Yes it has talk of slavery wasn't so bad. Read more
Published 21 days ago by A. Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
There is always another side to a story and this book reveals a side to our history that has long been ignored. Well written and well documented. Read more
Published 3 months ago by W. Clark

1.0 out of 5 stars Secondary sources ahoy!

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4.0 out of 5 stars The South Was Right - but without so many exclamation marks, PUR-LEASE (!)
I have long believed that the South was right (in 'the War for Southern Independence' and afterwards) and I suppose that this book caught my eye because of the clarity of the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Geoffrey Woollard

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent review of the War for Southern Independence
An insightful, fresh approach to the most exciting period in our country's history. This book helps you to understand that much of what you learned in school about the Civil War... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Robert Rodachy

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good and complete effort by two southern writers who at least told the truth!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Poison
I read this book many years ago and revisited it recently as I continue my quixotic battle against the neo-Con(federate) fascists who peddle this poison. Read more
Published 19 months ago by GibsonJ45

5.0 out of 5 stars Since the War for Southern Independence We Have Stopped Fighting for the Constitution
The men and women of the Southern States (including Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, and Missouri) were willing to once again risk life, limb, and property to fight for the rights... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Douglas Paul Pruiett

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but touchy subject
Assuming of course that the facts are true, this book is extremely interesting for its facts, timelines, and 'no holds barred' look at the issues of the civil war. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book busts every myth and revision produced against Southern history
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