Often called Lee’s greatest triumph; the battle of Chancellorsville decimated the Union Eleventh Corps; composed of large numbers of German-speaking volunteers. Poorly deployed; the unit was routed by “Stonewall†Jackson and became the scapegoat for the Northern defeat; blamed by many on the “flight†of German immigrant troops. The impact on America’s large German community was devastating. But there is much more to the story than that. Drawing for the first time on German-language newspapers; soldiers’ letters; memoirs; and regimental records; Christian Keller reconstructs the battle and its aftermath from the German-American perspective; military and civilian. He offers a fascinating window into a misunderstood past; one where the German soldiers’ valor has been either minimized or dismissed as cowardly. He critically analyzes the performance of the German regiments and documents the impact of nativism on Anglo-American and German-American reactions―and on German self-perceptions as patriots and Americans. For German-Americans; the ghost of Chancellorsville lingered long; and Keller traces its effects not only on ethnic identity; but also on the dynamics of inclusion andassimilation in American life.
#805713 in Books William Craft Brumfield 2015-06-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.40 x 1.10 x 9.30l; .0 #File Name: 0822359065256 pagesArchitecture at the End of the Earth Photographing the Russian North
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful work about an often overlooked regionBy Dylan SargentThis book contains some wonderful photos of structures that may otherwise remain unseen by the majority of the world's citizens. Brumfield focuses on some of the smallest towns and villages in the Russian North; and takes the reader on a tour of the hidden gems within a vast and relatively sparse territory - all without the need to dig your own UAZIK out of the mud. The narrative through the book is interesting and dynamic - rich with historical detail; and with occasional personal anecdotes about the inevitably unconventional journey taken.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Reallly beautiful!By StardustfawnMy husband and sons were entranced to see how some of these churches made of wood have lasted for centuries. So happy to have found this book and to have received it in time for Christmas giving.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ralaviroRare and gorgeous photos.
