Thompson presents a complete account of the trade relations of the Confederacy with Europe and Mexico. The original plan to purchse supplies in Europe was faulty in many respects. With the formulation of a new plan of operation the way was cleared for the South to negotiate a large foreign loan. The discussion leads up to the unanswerable question: would the war have ended in southern defeat if the new plan had been adopted before the last year of the war? Originally published in 1935.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.