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For Americans the Civil War was simply an internal conflict, and they have emphasized its military exploits and the romantic myths that have grown up around it. They have given little regard to its international aspects. In truth, however, the American Civil War attracted worldwide attention. Other nations followed the fortunes of the war and sought to understand its goals because they saw that the fate of the American system would likely have a profound effect on their own social and political economies.

One of the most controversial figures of this time, Alger Hiss was destined for a high governmental office, until he was accused as a Communist spy and eventually convicted--not as a spy, but of perjury. After spending four years in prison, he makes one final attempt to set the record straight. 16 pages of photos.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)

One of the most controversial figures of this time, Alger Hiss was destined for a high governmental office, until he was accused as a Communist spy and eventually convicted--not as a spy, but of perjury. After spending four years in prison, he makes one final attempt to set the record straight. 16 pages of photos.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)