Women During the Civil War: An Encyclopedia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415937238)

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Women During theCivil War: An Encyclopedia is the first A-Z reference work to offer a panoramic presentation of the contributions, achievements, and personal stories of American women during one of the most turbulent eras of the nation's history. Incorporating the most recent scholarship as well as excerpts from diaries, letters, newspapers, and other primary source documents, this Encyclopedia encompasses the wartime experiences of famous and lesser-known women of all ethnic groups and social backgrounds throughout the United States during the Civil War era.

Author: Judith E. Harper
ISBN-10: 041593723X
ISBN-13: 9780415937238
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2003
Pages: 490
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.48lbs
Size: 11.26h x 8.68w x 1.29d

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