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Author: Gary W. Gallagher, University of Virginia ,
Elizabeth R. Varon, University of Virginia ,
Michael Caires ,
Frank Cirillo
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Imprint: Fordham University Press
ISBN: 9780823284535
ISBN 10: 0823284530
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 04 June 2019
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
The eight deeply researched and highly accessible case studies that make up New Perspectives on the Union War counter traditional narratives that place northerners into one of a few discrete political categories by mapping out the complex political spectrum occupied by northerners in their support for the Civil War. -- Matthew Gallman, University of Florida
The eight deeply researched and highly accessible case studies that make up New Perspectives on the Union War counter traditional narratives that place northerners into one of a few discrete political categories by mapping out the complex political spectrum occupied by northerners in their support for the Civil War. -- Matthew Gallman, University of Florida Each essay presents a healthy mix of familiar subjects and historical actors, as well as others who are less known, and even somewhat neglected today, creating a well-rounded portrait of events. Collectively, this volume succeeds in addressing the topic by capturing the diversity of Northern views on the meaning of union and how these views affected support for the Civil War. * Choice * Each essay included is thought-provoking, well written, and comprehensively annotated. New perspectives from the common soldier, the press, religious leaders, social reformers and politicians add to the understanding of the role each played in saving the Union and forging a lasting reconciliation. Thus it is easy to recommend this volume to the intellectual historian seeking a fresh look at patriotism and sentiment during the Civil War. * Civil War News * In New Perspectives on the Union War, Gallagher and Varon assemble eight wellresearched essays that accentuate the complex meaning of Union to northerners. * The North Carolina Historical Review *
Each essay included is thought-provoking, well written, and comprehensively annotated. New perspectives from the common soldier, the press, religious leaders, social reformers and politicians add to the understanding of the role each played in saving the Union and forging a lasting reconciliation. Thus it is easy to recommend this volume to the intellectual historian seeking a fresh look at patriotism and sentiment during the Civil War. * Civil War News * Each essay presents a healthy mix of familiar subjects and historical actors, as well as others who are less known, and even somewhat neglected today, creating a well-rounded portrait of events. Collectively, this volume succeeds in addressing the topic by capturing the diversity of Northern views on the meaning of union and how these views affected support for the Civil War. * Choice * The eight deeply researched and highly accessible case studies that make up New Perspectives on the Union War counter traditional narratives that place northerners into one of a few discrete political categories by mapping out the complex political spectrum occupied by northerners in their support for the Civil War.
Author Information
Gary W. Gallagher (Edited By) Gary W. Gallagher is John L. Nau III Professor in the History of the American Civil War and Director of the John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including The Union War. Elizabeth R. Varon (Edited By) Elizabeth R. Varon is Langbourne M. Williams Professor of American History and Associate Director of the John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia. She is the author of numerous books, including Appomattox: Victory, Defeat, and Freedom at the End of the Civil War.
