Description
David Silkenat here provides the first comprehensive study of Civil War surrender, focusing on the conflicting social, political, and cultural meanings of the action. Looking at the conflict from the perspective of men who surrendered, Silkenat creates new avenues to understand prisoners of war, fighting by Confederate guerillas, the role of southern Unionists, and the experiences of African American soldiers. The experience of surrender also sheds valuable light on the culture of honor, the experience of combat, and the laws of war.
About the Author
David Silkenat is senior lecturer of American history at the University of Edinburgh.
Book Information
ISBN 9781469672519
Author David Silkenat
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint The University of North Carolina Press
Publisher The University of North Carolina Press
Weight(grams) 151g