Nation within a Nation

The chapters—individually and collectively—make a powerful case for southern distinctiveness and illustrate the southernization of the relationship between non-southern states and the federal government."—Journal of American Studies"The book is an interesting read for those concerned with the history of the South, but also for those interested in how newer issues such as the US-Mexican border and criminal justice policies fit within the region's history."—New Books in Political Science"Genuinely transnational in scope. . . . Make[s] significant contributions to our understanding of the relationship between the South and the federal government."—Register of the Kentucky Historical Society