The Making of a Confederate

Walter Lenoir's Civil War

Autori

• William L. Barney

Parametri

• 272 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Guerra Civile
• Letteratura Americana
• Saggistica
• Scuola
• Storia

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The narrative follows Walter Lenoir from North Carolina, delving into the intricate origins of southern white identity amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. It examines his evolving views on slavery, particularly his initial intention to free his inherited slaves, which shifted as he committed to the Confederate cause. Through Lenoir's life, the book reveals the complexities and contradictions of identity and allegiance in a tumultuous historical period.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

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