Oxford in the Civil War: Battle for a Vanquished Land (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781596293182)

Though no legendary battles took place at Oxford, the community was deeply affected by the War Between the States and deeply involved in its proceedings. Oxford in the Civil War tells the story of the steadfast men and women who fought to defend their homeland. Join author Stephen Enzweiler as he recounts the lives of Oxfordians caught in the grips of civil war. Looming historical figures include L.Q.C. Lamar, a politician and so-called "fire eater" who organized the Nineteenth Mississippi Regiment in Oxford; the "University Greys," a unit organized by Ole Miss students; and Jacob Thompson, former secretary of the interior under President James Buchanan who resigned and returned to Oxford to serve the Confederate cause. Although Union general Andrew "Whiskey" Smith burned much of the town to the ground, Oxford survived. And the resilient people--both slaveholders and slaves--finally have their stories told here.

Author: Stephen Enzweiler
ISBN-10: 1596293187
ISBN-13: 9781596293182
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 09/17/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d