How was the American civil war viewed from the rest of the world?

by inneedofatherapist

Was there a general consensus of support from the global community at that time for one side or the other? Was the war even talked about in international terms? Was technology advanced enough to keep anyone informed with any up to date information?

Ed_San

Not to discourage a response from others about the rest of the world but going off the FAQ, here are some answers about European perspectives specifically:

How did European Nations react to the American Civil War? by /u/The_Alaskan
At the start of the American Civil War, there was a rumor that Garibaldi was offered command of the Union forces. Would this rumor have been believable at all? What was the reaction to it? by /u/Georgy_K_Zhukov
What was the opinion of the people and workers of Northern England towards the Union or Confederate causes during the American Civil War and the Cotton Famine that resulted from it? by /u/agentdcf and /u/Borimi