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Bezig met laden... Richmond during the war : four years of personal observation (editie 1983)door Sallie A. Brock
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The Civil War turned the genteel world of Virginia society upside-down for Sallie Brock Putnam. She lived in the Confederate capital of Richmond throughout the war and saw it transformed from a quiet town of culture to a swollen refugee camp, black-market center, prison venue, and hospital complex. As the smoke from nearby battlefields drifted into town, swaggering young soldiers and ambulance trains filled the streets. Putnam describes the excitement of secession giving way to sacrifice and grim determination, the women of Richmond aiding the war effort, the funerals and hasty weddings, the reduced circumstances of even the "best" families, and the despicable profiteering. Asserting that "every woman was to some extent a politician," she offers keen analyses of military engagements, criticizes political decisions, and provides accounts of the Richmond Bread Riot of 1863 and the inauguration of Jefferson Davis that have been praised by historians. The war brought the battlefield into the house, forcing women into unaccustomed roles and forever changing the old social order. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)973.782History and Geography North America United States Administration of Abraham Lincoln, 1861-1865 Civil War Personal narratives, vindications, secret service Personal narratives, southern sideLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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Highly recommended to anyone with a desire for Civil War History or for those planning a visit to Richmond to experience the Civil War's mark on this great historic community. ( )