Civil War Boston

Civil War Boston
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Publisher : University Press of New England
Total Pages : 332
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ISBN-10 : 9781611685633
ISBN-13 : 161168563X
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Book Synopsis Civil War Boston by : Thomas H. O'Connor

Download or read book Civil War Boston written by Thomas H. O'Connor and published by University Press of New England. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engaging volume, Thomas H. O'Connor examines the unique role that Boston and its inhabitants played in the Civil War and discusses the impact of the turbulent war years on the city's civilian population. His captivating narrative follows the experiences of four distinctive and significant groups of people who formed antebellum BostonÑbusinessmen, Irish Catholic immigrants, African Americans, and women. Interweaving vivid portraits of the Boston community with major political and military events of the Civil War, O'Connor relates how the war forever changed lives, disrupted homes, altered work habits, reshaped political allegiances, and transformed ideas. Rich with colorful anecdotes about local figures, both renowned and long-forgotten, this is a fascinating account that will appeal to Civil War buffs, historians, and general readers alike.


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