Henry Richardson Chamberlain’s "6000 Ton of Gold" uncovers the audacious, real-life plot that was the Confederacy's last, desperate gambit. Facing military defeat in 1864, Confederate leaders turned to economic warfare. Their plan: secretly gather over 6,000 tons of gold and silver from the Southern treasury and use it to create a new financial power base in Europe. From there, they could fund a prolonged insurgency and collapse the Union's currency, securing independence through finance rather than battle.

Chamberlain masterfully guides readers through this labyrinth of intrigue, populated by daring blockade runners, cunning bankers, and covert operatives who crisscrossed the Atlantic. The narrative follows the treasure's perilous journey from hidden Southern caches to the financial hubs of London and Paris, shadowed by the Union's frantic attempts to intercept it. More than a treasure hunt, this is a profound exploration of a pivotal "what if" in American history. With the pace of a thriller, Chamberlain reveals the hidden war where the future of the United States hung in the balance, waiting to be decided by the fate of a forgotten fortune.

Table of Contents:

• 6000 ton of gold. Part 1

• 6000 ton of gold. Part 2

• 6000 ton of gold. Part 3

• 6000 ton of gold. Part 4