Veterans North and South: The Transition from Soldier to Civilian after the American Civil War

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Paul A. Cimbala

Veterans North and South

The Transition from Soldier to Civilian after the American Civil War

Paul A. Cimbala

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Praeger Publishers Inc
14 July 2015

History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; American Civil War; Military veterans

Series: Reflections on the Civil War Era

Based largely on Civil War veterans' own words, this book documents how many of these men survived the extraordinary horrors and hardships of war with surprising resilience and went on to become productive members of their communities in their post-war lives.

Nothing transforms ""dry, boring history"" into fascinating and engaging stories like learning about long-ago events through the words of those who lived them. What was it like to witness—and participate in—the horrors of a war that lasted four years and claimed over half a million lives, and then emerge as a survivor into a drastically changed world? Veterans North and South: The Transition from Soldier to Civilian after the American Civil War takes readers back to this unimaginable time through the words of Civil War soldiers who fought on both sides, illuminating their profound, life-changing experiences during the war and in the postbellum period.

The book covers the period from the surrender of the armies of the Confederacy to the return of the veterans to their homes. It follows them through their readjustment to civilian life and to family life while addressing their ability—and in some cases, inability—to become productive members of society. By surveying Civil War veterans' individual stories, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of these soldiers' sacrifices and comprehend how these discrete experiences coalesced to form America's memory of this war as a nation.

By: Paul A. Cimbala
Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 1.446kg
ISBN: 9780275984670
ISBN 10: 0275984672
Series: Reflections on the Civil War Era
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 14 July 2015
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Series Foreword Introduction Chapter One: The End of the War Chapter Two: Going Home Chapter Three: Facing Postwar Adjustment Chapter Four: The Useful Consequences of Service Chapter Five: Sons and Families Chapter Six: Rebuilding and Building Families Chapter Seven: Making Ends Meet at Old Homes and New Chapter Eight: Overcoming Lost Time and Physical Disabilities Chapter Nine: Confederate Veterans Resurgent Chapter Ten: Union Veterans in the Era of Reconstruction Chapter Eleven: Remembering a Meaningful Experience Notes Bibliographical Essay Index A photo essay follows p.

Paul A. Cimbala, PhD, is professor of history at Fordham University, Bronx, NY.

Reviews for Veterans North and South: The Transition from Soldier to Civilian after the American Civil War

Highly recommended . . . Cimbala has produced an excellent boook . . . . Students of the New South will find this study an important foundation for their understanding of the subject. Libraries with Southern history collections will find it a must-have addition. - Choice This book is a significant addition to the literature that will prompt much worthwhile debate. . . .[A]n important call for future scholars. - Journal of Southern History A useful introduction to the study of Civil War army veterans. . . . Scholars interested in family history, post-Civil War political history, and the construction of memory by veterans' organizations will also be interested in this volume. - Journal of the Civil War Era