Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War
by Tony Horwitz
Description
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tony Horwitz embarks on a journey through the American South, exploring the enduring legacy and passionate remembrance of the Civil War. From reenactment camps to hallowed battlefields, he encounters individuals deeply connected to the Confederacy's "Lost Cause," revealing how the past continues to shape present-day identities and divisions. This compelling blend of travelogue and social commentary offers a humorous yet incisive look at the complex relationship Americans have with their most divisive conflict. Horwitz's signature journalistic style brings to life the ongoing dialogue between history and contemporary society, where old battle lines are redrawn in unexpected ways.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Feb 22, 1999
425 pages
ISBN: 9780679758334
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First Published
1999
Language
eng
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