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Book SynopsisDuring the Civil War, Americans confronted profound moral problems about how to fight in the conflict. In this innovative book, D.H. Dilbeck reveals how the Union sought to wage a just war, showing that northerners fought according to a distinct moral vision of war, an array of ideas about the nature of a just and humane military effort.
Trade ReviewValuable insight into the war that marks an embrace of modern warfare and abandonment of traditional just war ideals. Highly recommended." -
Choice"Concisely analyzes both the legal underpinning of the evolving rules of war and how they were applied in the field." -
Civil War Times"Addresses important issues and provides insight into the difficult and complex questions confronting the North during this great and devastating conflict." -
New England Quarterly"Well organized and deeply researched, with ample notes and an impressive bibliography. . . . It breaks new ground." -
Civil War News
