Rethinking the Civil War era : directions for research / Paul D. Escott.

Author/creator Escott, Paul D., 1947- author.
Format Book
PublicationLexington, Kentucky : The University Press of Kentucky, [2018]
Descriptionxii, 188 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesNew Directions in Southern History
New directions in southern history. ^A700550
Contents Understanding the roots of war -- Understanding societies in war : challenges and opportunities -- African Americans in the Civil War years -- Military history -- New techniques, new opportunities -- Environmental approaches to the Civil War -- Consequences and continuities.
Abstract In this timely and thoughtful book, Paul D. Escott surveys the current state of Civil War studies and explores the latest developments in research and interpretation. He focuses on specific issues where promising work is yet to be done, highlighting subjects such as the deep roots of the war, the role of African Americans, and environmental history, among others. He also identifies digital tools which have only recently become available and which allow researchers to take advantage of information in ways that were never before possible. --Back cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 143-180) and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2017043860
ISBN9780813175355 hardcover ; alkaline paper
ISBN0813175356 hardcover ; alkaline paper
ISBNelectronic pdf
ISBNelectronic publication

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E468.9 .E83 2018 ✔ Available Place Hold