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Banta: Where the Frontier Shapes the Man tells the life story of William Banta, a boy who grows up against the harsh backdrop of the Texas Hill Country and becomes a man shaped by the trials of the ……続きを見る

In "Angels of the Battlefield," George Barton explores the pivotal role of nurses during the American Civil War, a conflict often overshadowed by the tumult of combat yet equally significant. Throug……続きを見る

The eighteen essays in this volume explore Constance Fenimore Woolson’s prodigious range in period and genre as well as place, from the Great Lakes to the defeated South and across storied Europe to……続きを見る

For many of the forty years of her life as a slave, Azeline Hearne cohabitated with her wealthy, unmarried master, Samuel R. Hearne. She bore him four children, only one of whom survived past early ……続きを見る

Written by leading historians of the mid–nineteenth century United States, this book focuses on the continental dimensions of the U.S. Civil War. It joins a growing body of scholarship that seeks to……続きを見る

While most Americans count Abraham Lincoln among the most beloved and admired former presidents, a dedicated minority has long viewed him not only as the worst president in the country's history, bu……続きを見る

Reconstruction is one of the most complex, overlooked, and misunderstood periods of American history. The thirteen essays in this volume address the multiple struggles to make good on President Abra……続きを見る

The Unarmed Witness: 30 Accounts of Civil War Behind the Lines offers a profound exploration into the unseen and unarmed lives during one of America's most tumultuous periods. This collection captur……続きを見る

The Unsung Heroes & Heroines of the Civil War: A 20-Volume Tribute offers an expansive and profound exploration of the many overlooked yet pivotal figures who shaped the course of the American Civil……続きを見る

This edition brings to light the stories overlooked by history: the memories of veterans, historical accounts of vital regiments, studies of Native Americans who fought in the war, biographies of ke……続きを見る

The Unseen Frontline - 30 Powerful Narratives of Civilian Endurance and Aid in the Civil War offers a profound exploration into the everyday life and challenges of civilians during one of America's ……続きを見る

This edition is devoted to honoring the bravery and dedication of women during the Civil War, whose involvement and achievements were frequently overlooked in history books. The Hospital Sketches of……続きを見る

Women in War - 20 Civil War Memoirs & Biographies immerses readers in the multifaceted realities of the American Civil War through the voices of women who lived, observed, and recorded the tumultuou……続きを見る

Compassion under Fire: Heroes of Healing in the Civil War (A 10-Book Collection) is a profound literary exploration of resilience, compassion, and heroism amidst one of the most tumultuous times in ……続きを見る

In "Delaware Tom; or, The Traitor Guide," Jos. E. Badger skillfully weaves a gripping tale that intertwines adventure and moral conflict against the backdrop of early American history. Set during th……続きを見る

O objetivo deste volume é apresentar da forma mais consecutiva e abrangente possível a história das Irmandades Católicas no final da Guerra Civil. Muitos livros foram escritos sobre o trabalho de ou……続きを見る

Like Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton was so much more than the "Angel of the Battlefield." It was not until the American Civil War that she found her calling. As a young woman, she struggled with……続きを見る

The end of the Second World War saw a “crisis of white masculinity” brought on by social, political, and economic change. He Thinks He’s Down explores the specific phenomenon of white men appropriat……続きを見る

The classic history demonstrating that America's economic supremacy was built on the backs of enslaved people. **"Gripping." ー**New York Times **“A stinging indictment of slavery.” ー**NPR Books? A……続きを見る

In his poignant work, "Memorial Address on the Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln," George Bancroft captures the essence of Lincoln's legacy through a blend of eloquent rhetoric and profound refl……続きを見る

The American Civil War was the first military conflict in history to be fought with railroads moving troops and the telegraph connecting civilian leadership to commanders in the field. New developme……続きを見る

"Barr's engaging and revealing collection of letters from Lincoln country directly links the battlefield with the home front" (Randall M. Miller, editor of Lincoln & Leadership). More than 150 year……続きを見る

During the Civil War, Mississippi’s strategic location bordering the Mississippi River and the state’s system of railroads drew the attention of opposing forces who clashed in major battles for cont……続きを見る

This collection of essays represents the best recent history written on Civil War activity in Arkansas. It illuminates the complexity of such issues as guerrilla warfare, Union army policies, and th……続きを見る

"Emancipation at 150: The Impact of the Emancipation Proclamation" is a scholarly anthology on the Emancipation Proclamation with contributions from leading Lincoln historians and government officia……続きを見る

History has long acknowledged that President Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, had considered other approaches to rectifying the problem of slavery during his administration. Prior to Emancipa……続きを見る

Frederick Douglass was born a slave in Talbot County, Maryland, in February, 1818. From these humble beginnings, Douglass went on to become a world-famous orator, newspaper editor, and champion of t……続きを見る