Confederate Reckoning: Power and Politics in the Civil War South
A powerful reinterpretation of the Civil War South, revealing how ordinary people shaped Confederate politics and power.
About This Book
Confederate Reckoning examines the political dynamics of the Civil War South through the lens of power and popular participation.
The book draws on extensive archival research to explore how non-elite Southerners influenced Confederate governance.
It challenges traditional narratives by highlighting the roles of women, enslaved people, and poor whites in wartime politics.
Stephanie McCurry presents a nuanced account of how the Confederacy confronted internal divisions and external pressures.
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