What This Cruel War Was Over
An exploration of how Union and Confederate soldiers understood the purpose of the American Civil War and the central place of slavery in their motivations.
About This Book
This book examines how Union and Confederate soldiers understood the purpose and stakes of the Civil War.
It draws on letters, diaries, and other wartime writings to reveal soldiers' motivations.
The work focuses on the role of slavery and emancipation in shaping soldiers' views.
It offers insight into the broader social and political meanings of the conflict.
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