Until recently; this localized violence was largely ignored; scholars focusing instead on large-scale operations of the war—the decisions and actions of generals and presidents. But as Daniel Sutherland reminds us; the impact of battles and elections cannot be properly understood without an examination of the struggle for survival on the home front; of lives lived in the atmosphere created by war. Sutherland gathers eleven essays by such noted Civil War scholars as Michael Fellman; Donald Frazier; Noel Fisher; and B. F. Cooling; each one exploring the Confederacy's internal war in a different state. All help to broaden our view of the complexity of war and to provide us with a clear picture of war's consequences; its impact on communities; homes; and families. This strong collection of essays delves deeply into what Daniel Sutherland calls "the desperate side of war;" enriching our understanding of a turbulent and divisive period in American history.
#322072 in Books Northeastern 1997-03-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .74 x 6.04 x 9.07l; .90 #File Name: 1555532950352 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good perspectiveBy pompanomanFor those who would be interested; this is a good read on a subject that I knew less about than I thought.
