Religion and the American Civil War - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195121295 ISBN 13: 9780195121292

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 1998

Synopsis

The sixteen essays in this volume, all previously unpublished, address the little considered question of the role played by religion in the American Civil War. The authors show that religion, understood in its broadest context as a culture and community of faith, was found wherever the war was found. Comprising essays by such scholars as Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, Drew Gilpin Faust, Mark Noll, Reid Mitchell, Harry Stout, and Bertram Wyatt-Brown, and featuring an afterword by James McPherson, this collection marks the first step towards uncovering this crucial yet neglected aspect of American history.

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Review:

The volume is a treasure for those interested in the Civil War, American religion, and the relation of one to the other (The Journal of American History)

This book goes a long way in rectifying the long-neglected aspect of the importance of religion in America's Civil War. The essays are by excellent scholars who write well. Each essay is well documented for those wishing to delve further into a particular field of study (The Journal of American History)

Those looking for a thorough and thought-provoking introduction to the subject as a whole should start with Phillip Paludan's excellent "Overview" essay (American Studies Today)

From the Publisher:

Reviews include: Choice, Koinonia & Georgia Historical Qrt.
`valuable collection of essays ... The range of topics covered in this book is impressive.' Andrew Taylor, American Studies in Europe Newsletter, Sept.00.

`Religion and the Civil War is the most thorough guide we currently have to an aspect of the conflict which, although not its catalyst, was fundamental in its definition, execution and afterlife.' Andrew Taylor, American Studies in Europe Newsletter, Sept 00.

`...the essays offer many provocative new insights....the excellent essays in Religion and the American Civil War succeed brilliantly in the editors' goal of stimulating and deepening the study of religion during a critical era of American history.' Georgia Historical Quarterly

`...this volume...is one that should be given great consideration by anyone wishing to enrich his or her Civil War library. The essays contained within are well written, very well researched and documented, and contribute greatly to an underrated and misunderstood aspect of the Civil War.' The Civil War Library and Museum

`...religion and the American Civil War are two topics that relate to one another in fascinating and revelatory ways....Religion and the American Civil War stands as a welcomed addition to the study of American religious history and to the study of the Civil War.' Koinonia

`The essays...give voice to people who were not in charge but whose lives were nonetheless greatly impacted by the war. The resulting story is complex and multilayered and should stimulate the interest of a wide range of readers....All readership levels will benefit from this book.' Choice

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0195121295
• ISBN 13: 9780195121292
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 444
• Editor: Miller Randall M.