Divided Hearts explores the passionate political strife that raged in Britain as a result of the American Civil War. Moving beyond Mary Ellison's 1972 landmark regional study of Lancashire cotton workers' reactions; R. J. M. Blackett opens the subject to a new; wider transatlantic context of influence and undertakes a deftly researched and written sociological; intellectual; and political examination of who in Britain supported the Union; who the Confederacy; and why. The American Civil War had a profound effect on Britain's political culture; no other event during that period -- not in Poland; Hungary; Italy; or British colonies -- compared. Blackett argues that the traditional historiographical assessments of British partisanship along class and economic lines must be reevaluated in light of the nature and changing contours of transatlantic abolitionist connections; the ways in which nationalism framed the debate; and the effect that race -- among other issues -- exerted over the British public's perception of conditions in America. Divided Hearts presents a compelling and innovative thesis; one sure to engage scholars in many fields of history.
#355727 in Books John Q Anderson 1995-05-01 1995-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .95 x 5.53 x 8.49l; 1.13 #File Name: 0807120170440 pagesBrokenburn The Journal of Kate Stone 1861 1868
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. BrokenburnBy M. MittonThat period of time interests me. It was a good read; giving me new insight to the lives of those during the War Between the States. I admit to having to look up a few definitions of words used then... haws; for example. During hard times; folks would eat the berries from hawthorns. Kate's experiences were those of a well-to-do Southern woman; through good and bad times; From life on a large plantation to flee Brokenburn for Texas during the siege of Vicksburg as many did to escape the closeness of battle; pain and suffering of all - a good read and a clearer light into those times.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. definitely worth it.By civwarchickBrokenburn is a wonderful account of the Civil War. Kate Stone provides a literate; expressive account of her family's series of misfortunes throughout the war; and plots the shift in mindset that overcame the Confederacy as the war dragged on. I'd suggest reading this even if you don't have any serious academic interest in the Civil War - it's incredibly relatable; well-written and honest. This book is a major source for a paper I'm currently working on; and while I read it mainly for the information inside; I grew to like Kate as her story went on. If it's any indication; I bought the book after finishing using it as a source; just so I can have a copy to read whenever I like. While many of her ideas and beliefs are outdated; she's an intelligent; kind girl whose life was uprooted unexpectedly; and following her through the turmoil of the war shows an incredibly resilient personality.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fun Read...lay down and read this.By Roland LefebvreNothing like a good diary...info takes you right there...Great buy..
