A great sacrifice : northern Black soldiers, their families, and the experience of Civil War

A great sacrifice : northern Black soldiers, their families, and the experience of Civil War / James G. Mendez.

Author/creator	Mendez, James (James G.) author.
Format	Book and Print
Edition	First edition.
Publication Info	New York : Fordham University Press, 2019.
Copyright Notice	©2019
Description	262 pages ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)	African American soldiers--History --19th century. African American soldiers--Family relationships --History --19th century. African American women--Correspondence. African American families--History --19th century. United States--History --Civil War, 1861-1865 --African Americans. United States--History --Civil War, 1861-1865 --Social aspects. Northeastern States--Social conditions --19th century.

Series	The North's Civil War North's Civil War. ^A683080
Contents	Life in the North : before the war -- A grand opportunity : 1861 and 1862 -- The forming of Black regiments and success in battle -- The unequal pay issue -- Violence on two fronts -- Information requests -- Discharge requests -- The conclusion of the war -- After the war : a different kind of battle -- Even farther away from home : occupation duty continues -- Home again.
Abstract	"A Great Sacrifice is an in-depth analysis of the effects of the Civil War on Northern Black families carried out using letters from Northern Black women--mothers, wives, sisters, and female family friends--addressed to a number of Union military officials"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/form	History.
Genre/form	Records and correspondence.
LCCN	2018028220
ISBN	9780823282500 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN	0823282503 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN	9780823282494 paperback alkaline paper
ISBN	082328249X paperback alkaline paper

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	E540.B53 M46 2019	✔ Available	Place Hold