The book "The Heritage of the South: The History of the Introduction of Slavery, Its Consolidation Since Colonial Times, and Its Ultimate Impact on United States Politics" by Jubal Anderson Irley historically examines the role of slavery in the development of the Southern states of America. The author studies the process of introducing slavery on the territory of the colonies, its consolidation in society, and finally the use of this social phenomenon for the formation of political positions in the United States. The book carefully examines historical facts and analyzes their impact on the country's destiny, highlighting key events and figures that shaped the socio-cultural environment and political landscape under the influence of slavery. Readers will have the opportunity to better understand how slavery became not only an integral part of the economic development of the South, but also a determining factor in the development of political events in the history of the United States.