| Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice, and Survival Contributor(s): Warshauer, Matthew (Author) |
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ISBN: 0819573647 ISBN-13: 9780819573643 Publisher: Wesleyan University Press OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Travel | United States - Northeast - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) |
| Dewey: 974.603 |
| Series: Driftless Connecticut Series & Garnet Books |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.14 lbs) 328 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War - Cultural Region - New England |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A riveting account of Connecticut's involvement in the Civil War Connecticut in the American Civil War offers readers a remarkable window into the state's involvement in a conflict that challenged and defined the unity of a nation. The arc of the war is traced through the many facets and stories of battlefield, home front, and factory. Matthew Warshauer masterfully reveals the varied attitudes toward slavery and race before, during, and after the war; Connecticut's reaction to the firing on Fort Sumter; the dissent in the state over whether or not the sword and musket should be raised against the South; the raising of troops; the sacrifice of those who served on the front and at home; and the need for closure after the war. This book is a concise, amazing account of a complex and troubling war. No one interested in this period of American history can afford to miss reading this important contribution to our national and local stories. The paperback edition includes a reading guide, which is also available at http: //www.wesleyan.edu/wespress/e-books/materials/warshauer_reading_guide.pdf |