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The Trent Affair: An Aftermath (1912) is a historical non-fiction book written by Richard Henry Dana. The book focuses on the Trent Affair, a diplomatic incident that occurred during the American Civil War in 1861. The incident involved the seizure of two Confederate diplomats aboard a British mail steamer, the Trent, by the Union Navy. The incident caused a diplomatic crisis between the United States and Great Britain, as the British government demanded an apology and the release of the prisoners. In this book, Dana provides an analysis of the Trent Affair and its aftermath, exploring the political and diplomatic ramifications of the incident. He discusses the role of Abraham Lincoln and other key figures in the crisis, as well as the impact it had on Anglo-American relations. Dana also examines the legal aspects of the incident, including the question of whether the Union Navy had the right to seize the Confederate diplomats. Overall, The Trent Affair: An Aftermath (1912) is a detailed and insightful account of a significant event in American history. It provides a valuable perspective on the complexities of international diplomacy during a time of war and sheds light on the challenges faced by political leaders in navigating international relations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.