PDF Islamic Roots of Capitalism: Egypt; 1760-1840 (Middle East Studies Beyond Dominant Paradigms) by Peter Gran in History

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In this history of African Americans in the American Civil War; the author explores the active and critical roles played by black Americans. Initially barred from enlistment in the Union army; they contributed to the war effort as spies; teachers; carpenters; nurses; and labourers. After the enlistment policy was changed; and the "Emancipation Proclamation" was issued in 1863; the first all-black units went into battle. By the end of the war almost 200;000 black soldiers had earned the respect of the Union command and inspired their civilian counterparts to continue the struggle for equal rights. The book includes eyewitness accounts; newspaper articles; abolitionist diaries; slave tales; and marching songs.