Bøger af David Silkenat

Provides the first comprehensive study of Civil War surrender, focusing on the conflicting social, political, and cultural meanings of the action. The experience of surrender sheds valuable light on the culture of honour, the experience of combat, and the laws of war.

Examining refugees of Civil War-era North Carolina, Driven from Home reveals the complexity and diversity of the war's displaced populations and the inadequate responses of governmental and charitable organisations. For anyone seeking context to current refugee crises, Driven from Home has much to say.

Moments of Despair: Suicide, Divorce, and Debt in Civil War Era North Carolina