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Friendly enemies : soldier fraternization throughout the American Civil War / Lauren K. Thompson.

Author/creator Thompson, Lauren K. author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [2020]
Descriptionxviii, 213 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
United States. Army--Military life --History --19th century.
Confederate States of America. Army--Military life.
Soldiers--United States --Social life and customs --19th century.
Soldiers--Confederate States of America --Social life and customs.
Fraternization--United States --History --19th century.
United States--History --Civil War, 1861-1865 --Social aspects.
Series Studies in war, society, and the military
Studies in war, society, and the military. ^A395169
Contents Fraternity and resistance -- Discourse -- Trade -- Information -- Ceasefires -- Memory -- Conclusion.
Abstract "Friendly Enemies analyzes the relations and fraternization of American soldiers on opposing sides of the Civil War, a representation of the common soldiers' efforts to fight the war on their own terms"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2019042718
ISBN9781496202451
ISBN1496202457 hardcover
ISBNelectronic publication
ISBNmobi
ISBNelectronic book

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