This week is 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. This short TV programme looks at the causes and consequences of The American Civil War
Dan Poulton
Dan is a writer, broadcaster and campaigner. His most recent documentary was The New Scramble For Africa and his documentaries have appeared regularly on the Islam Channel. He is an organiser for Counterfire and a regular contributor to Counterfire site.
History
Armed civilians from the Republican side during the Battle of Irún. Photo: Public Domain
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