The Colors of Courage: Gettysburg's Forgotten History: Immigrants, Women, and African Americans in the Civil War's Defining Battle
Description
In this fresh account of the Battle of Gettysburg, the defining clash of the Civil War is viewed through the experiences of those often left outside traditional military narratives. Drawing on memoirs, letters, diaries, and newspapers, the book explores how women, immigrants, and African Americans endured, responded to, and helped shape the battle and its aftermath. Their diverse perspectives reveal Gettysburg as not only a contest between armies, but also a profound human and social upheaval. Vividly researched and compellingly told, this work broadens our understanding of one of American history’s most studied events.
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paperback
Basic Books
Published Jan 1, 2004
321 pages
ISBN: 9780465014569
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First Published
2005
Language
eng
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