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Thomas E. Sebrell II: Britain’s involvement in the US Civil War [video, 2 minutes 3 seconds]

A long forgotten and controversial part of Britain’s past is being unearthed by an American historian living in London. Tom Sebrell has uncovered evidence of strong support for the southern Confederate states in the Civil War in America. Britain was officially neutral during the war. But Sebrell is now leading walking tours of London that reveal untold stories of Britain’s role. Laura Lynch decided to take the tour for herself.
Read entire article at PRI’s The World