Reconstructing Appalachia: The Civil War's Aftermath (New Directions In Southern History Ser.: Ndsh)

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“Excellent, readable, and absorbing history . . . gives us a better understanding of this compelling aspect of the Civil War.” —Library JournalFamilies, communities, and the nation itself were irretrievably altered by the Civil War and the subsequent societal transformations of the nineteenth century. The repercussions of the war incited a broad range of unique problems in Appalachia, including political dynamics, racial prejudices, and the regional economy.This anthology of essays reveals life in Appalachia after the ravages of the Civil War, an unexplored area that has left a void in historical literature. Addressing a gap in the chronicles of our nation, this vital collection explores little-known aspects of history with a particular focus on the Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction periods. Acclaimed scholars John C. Inscoe, Gordon B. McKinney, and Ken Fones-Wolf are joined by up-and-comers like Mary Ella Engel, Anne E. Marshall, and Kyle Osborn in a unique volume investigating postwar Appalachia with clarity and precision.Featuring a broad geographic focus, the compelling essays cover postwar events in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. This approach provides an intimate portrait of Appalachia as a diverse collection of communities where the values of place and family are of crucial importance. Highlighting a wide array of topics including racial reconciliation, tension between former Unionists and Confederates, the evolution of post—Civil War memory, and altered perceptions of race, gender, and economic status, Reconstructing Appalachia is a timely and essential study of a region rich in heritage and tradition.“Outstanding.” —North Carolina Historical Review
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2010

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
390 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780813139760
Related ISBNs:
9780813145358
Publisher:
The University Press of Kentucky
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Copyrighted By:
The University Press of Kentucky
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Andrew L. Slap
Foreword by:
Gordon B. McKinney

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