Women in the American Civil War: [2 Volumes] (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781851096008)

Most Americans can name famous generals and notable battles from the Civil War. With rare exception, they know neither the women of that war nor their part in it. Yet, as this encyclopedia demonstrates, women played a critical role. The book's 400 A-Z entries focus on specific people, organizations, issues, and battles, and a dozen contextual essays provide detailed information about the social, political, and family issues that shaped women's lives during the Civil War era.

Women in the American Civil War satisfies a growing interest in this topic. Readers will learn how the Civil War became a vehicle for expanding the role of women in society. Representing the work of more than 100 scholars, this book treats in depth all aspects of the previously untold story of women in the Civil War.

Author: Lisa Tendrich Frank
ISBN-10: 1851096000
ISBN-13: 9781851096008
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 12/03/2007
Pages: 776
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 5.61lbs
Size: 11.18h x 8.79w x 1.83d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2007 pg. 114
Library Journal Supplements 11/15/2007 pg. 32
Library Journal 05/01/2008 pg. 98
School Library Journal 06/01/2008 pg. 88
Booklist 05/15/2008 pg. 76
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 88