Description
Book SynopsisPresents a story of the postwar experiences of Union and Confederate Civil War veterans. This work gives the reader a perspective on the challenges of readjustment for ex-soldiers and American society.
Trade Review"A marvelous collection of essays, The Civil War Veteran provides an indispensable introduction to the problems the veterans faced and the contributions that they made. The bibliography alone is an invaluable resource." -- Gaines M. Foster,author of Ghosts of the Confederacy: Defeat, the Lost Cause, and the Emergence of the New South
"An excellent collection of essays on a largely neglected topic. . . . The editors have done a thorough job of considering the pivotal issues, selecting broad yet focused themes, and gathering the writings that best illustrate those issues and themes." -- Daniel Sutherland,University of Arkansas
"Never before has such a wide-ranging and excellent collection of readings on Civil War veterans been assembled in one place. A must have book for anyone interested in this topic." -- Donald R. Shaffer,author of After The Glory: The Struggles of Black Civil War Veterans
"The well-chosen essays in The Civil War Veteran underscore the fact that a significant number of veterans from both sides faced serious problems after they returned home. . . .This anthology is highly recommended for all readers interested in understanding the complete legacy of the war." * The Journal of America’s Military Past *
"Together, the essays collected by Logue and Barton provide a vivid portrait of the social, political, economic, and cultural struggles of Civil War veterans." * The North Carolina Historical Review *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part I Transition to PeacePart II Problems of ReadjustmentPart III Governments Provide AidPart IV Veterans Fight Their Own BattlesPart V Veterans Shape the Collective MemorySuggestions for Further Reading Index About the Editors Contents
