The War Was You and Me: Civilians in the American Civil War
"A fresh and intriguing text."--Library Journal"These are fresh topics, written in an engaging style by solid historians, and based on primary sources. . . . Highly recommended."--Choice"Overall, every essay in this volume is an excellent scholarly contribution to our understanding of the Civil War. Additionally, the volume points the way to new scholarship on the Civil War era, both North and South."--Angela Boswell,Virginia Magazine of History and Biography"This is a dense and rich tapestry of Civil War civilian life, one that will enrich reigning narratives in the field. Readable, rigorously researched, with ample and diverse articles, this is a must for Civil War scholars and biffs alike."--Lyde Cullen Sizer,H-Net Reviews"This collection will be of great interest to scholars for its breadth of coverage as well as for the notable strength of the essays' research, writing, and interpretation."--Margaret M. Storey,Journal of Southern History"An exceptional collection of original essays that focus on the connections between the front line and the home front. . . . Taken as a whole, they remind readers that the majority of Americans experienced the war out of uniform. Home-front experiences demand our attention if we are to come to a better understanding of the United States' great drama."--Paul A. Cimbala,Journal of American History"[This book] not only makes a considerable contribution to the field, but it also suggests new ways of approaching wartime social and cultural history. . . . Every essay is well written, admirably researched, and provides not only vital new insights into the civilian home front but also suggests new interdisciplinary boundaries for historical writing on the Civil War."--Silvana R. Siddall,Civil War History