<p>Christopher Dickey is the author of several books and the Paris-based foreign editor of The Daily Beast. His latest book "Our Man in Charleston" focuses on the American Civil War.</p><br />It sings the praises of an unsung hero: Robert Bunch, the British consul to Charleston, South Carolina. Christopher Dickey explains why he believes Bunch changed the course of history. <br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en