... engaging and enlightening.

... a compelling narrative on the politics of secession in American history.

... this book reminds us of the important roles compromise and contention have played in American history.

At times it feels like we’re in an AP U.S. history class, but Kreitner makes these episodes new and interesting by reinterpreting them to fit his broader disunion thesis.

Kreitner effectively cleans the window that stands between us and our history.

... an eye-opening chronicle.