Conflicting worlds new dimensions of the american civil war the fabric of civil war society
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Military uniforms, badges, flags, and other material objects have been used to represent the identity of Americans throughout history. In The Fabric of Civil War Society, Shae Smith Cox examines the material culture of America’s bloodiest conflict, offering a deeper understanding of the war and its commemoration.
Military uniforms, badges, flags, and other material objects have been used to represent the identity of Americans throughout history. In The Fabric of Civil War Society, Shae Smith Cox examines the material culture of America's bloodiest conflict, offering a deeper understanding of the war and its commemoration.
Cox's analysis traces the influence of sewn materials throughout the Civil War and Reconstruction as markers of power and authority for both the Union and the Confederacy. These textiles became cherished objects by the turn of the century, a transition seen in veterans replacing wartime uniforms with new commemorative attire and repatriating Confederate battle flags. Looking specifically at the creation of material culture by various commemoration groups, including the Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman's Relief Corps, the United Confederate Veterans, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Cox reveals the ways that American society largely accepted their messages, furthering the mission of their memory work.
Through the lens of material culture, Cox sheds new light on a variety of Civil War topics, including preparation for war, nuances in relationships between Native American and African American soldiers, the roles of women, and the rise of postwar memorial societies.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 21 februari 2024
Aantal pagina's: 318
Hoofdauteur: Shae Smith Cox
Hoofdredacteur: T Michael Parrish
Hoofduitgeverij: Louisiana State University Press
Product breedte: 152 mm
Product lengte: 229 mm
Verpakking breedte: 152 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 23 mm
Verpakking lengte: 229 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 674 g
EAN: 9780807181171