Exploring the American Civil War through 50 historic treasures /

This book will deploy a wide range of material culture objects, artwork and landscapes to the tell the story of the American Civil War. The objects will document the war's history from its beginnings in the fierce debates over slavery through its legacy, including recent debates about Confedera...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Holcomb, Julie L., 1963- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2021]
Series:	AASLH exploring America's historic treasures.
Subjects:	United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Sources. Material culture > United States > History > 19th century. United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Causes > Sources. Slavery > United States > History > 19th century > Sources. United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Campaigns.

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Summary:	This book will deploy a wide range of material culture objects, artwork and landscapes to the tell the story of the American Civil War. The objects will document the war's history from its beginnings in the fierce debates over slavery through its legacy, including recent debates about Confederate monuments.
Physical Description:	xxxix, 344 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781538118559 1538118556