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For generations, Americans have been told a comforting lie: that slavery was only a side issue, that the Civil War was really about ""states' rights,"" economics, or cultural differences. But, the historical record tells a very different story. Don't Tell Me It Wasn't About Slavery examines what the people who defended slavery actually said, wrote, and fought for, and what later generations worked hard to erase. Drawing directly from secession documents, speeches, laws, and firsthand accounts, this book exposes how slavery was not a background issue but the foundation of the Confederate cause and a central pillar of American power and wealth. This is not a book of opinions. It is a book of evidence. With clear language and careful documentation, the author dismantles Lost Cause mythology, explains why slavery could not be separated from American politics or economics, and traces how denial and historical revisionism continue to shape public understanding today. It also confronts the uncomfortable question of why so many Americans were never taught this history honestly, and who benefited from that silence.

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A.M. Ber is a writer, historian, and human rights activist whose work bridges the past and present to expose the systems of power that shape our world. With over twenty years of study in imperial and religious history, Ber writes with a fierce commitment to truth and justice, blending historical depth with moral clarity. An ordained interfaith minister, LMT, and yoga instructor; Ber's diverse background reflects a lifelong dedication to healing, of both people and society. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, and now based in Arkansas, near her children and grandchildren, Ber runs a website dedicated to education and activism, publishing articles and hosting a podcast on history, culture, and current events. Through both fiction and nonfiction, ranging from social commentary to historical fiction and dystopian sagas, Ber's work challenges readers to question what they've been taught, confront injustice, and imagine a more humane future.

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