Louisiana Sugar Plantations During the Civil War

Autori

• Charles P. Roland

Parametri

Pagine

172pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Mappe e viaggi
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Focusing on the impact of the Civil War, this work by historian Charles P. Roland details the near destruction of Louisiana's sugarcane industry and its devastating effects on both black and white civilians. Through vivid storytelling and extensive primary sources, he explores key events such as secession and emancipation, while highlighting the long-term decline in sugar production. Balancing sympathy for plantation owners with an examination of the struggles faced by women, slaves, and freedmen, the book provides a comprehensive look at the social and economic changes in the region during this tumultuous period.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

(In brossura)