Crushing the Resistance: The Story of a Northern Confederate is a book written by Colton Calvin about the anti-war movement in the Northern states of the United States during the Civil War. The author describes important events, personalities and ideas that contributed to the abolition of slavery and the withdrawal from the state's separatist policy. Colton Calvin examines the situation from the Northerners' own point of view at the end of the 19th century, emphasizing the importance of solidarity, peace and justice in the country's political life. The work impresses with its historical accuracy, deep analysis and important moral conclusions that leave the reader inspired to act for the benefit of the public and the unification of the nation."