Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice, and Survival
“Serves as a model of what a state-level survey of the Civil War can achieve . . . a potent combination of description and analysis.” —The Civil War Monitor
Connecticut in the American Civil War offers a remarkable window into the state’s involvement in a conflict that challenged and defined the unity of a nation. The arc of the war is traced through the many facets and stories of battlefield, home front, and factory. Matthew Warshauer masterfully reveals the varied attitudes toward slavery and race before, during, and after the war; Connecticut’s reaction to the firing on Fort Sumter; the dissent in the state over whether or not the sword and musket should be raised against the South; the raising of troops; the sacrifice of those who served on the front and at home; and the need for closure after the war. This book is a concise, amazing account of a complex and troubling war. No one interested in this period of American history can afford to miss reading this important contribution to our national and local stories. |
Contents
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Introduction
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1 |
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Connecticut within the Nation 17761860 Slavery Race and Politics
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9 |
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And the War Came 186061
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41 |
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A Recognition of Death 1862
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71 |
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The Union Crucible 1863
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101 |
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Expensive Victory 186465
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139 |
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Survivals Memory 18651965
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174 |
Other editions - View all
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Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice, and Survival Matthew Warshauer Limited preview - 2011 |
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Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice, and Survival Matthew Warshauer No preview available - 2014 |
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Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice, and Survival Matthew Warshauer No preview available - 2012 |
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