Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth (Civil War America)
Kevin M. Levin examines the origins and endurance of the claim that thousands of Black men fought for the Confederacy, analyzing historical evidence and its role in Civil War memory.
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This book investigates the origins and persistence of the claim that large numbers of Black Confederates served in the Confederate army.
The author analyzes historical evidence and modern interpretations to explain why this narrative has endured.
The work situates the discussion within broader debates about Civil War memory and public history.
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