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The Emotional Worlds of Southern Men: Citizens and Soldiers in Civil War America

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The Civil War was a time of great upheaval and change for the United States, and the Southern men who fought in the war were no exception. These men came from a variety of backgrounds and had a wide range of experiences, but they all shared a common bond: the desire to defend their homes and way of life.

Private Confederacies: The Emotional Worlds of Southern Men as Citizens and Soldiers (Civil War America)

by James J. Broomall

4.3 out of 5

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In The Emotional Worlds of Southern Men: Citizens and Soldiers in Civil War America, author explores the inner lives of these men through a rich examination of diaries, letters, and other personal papers. The book reveals the complex and often contradictory emotions that shaped the experiences of these men as they navigated the tumultuous years of the war.

One of the most striking findings of the book is the extent to which Southern men were motivated by emotion. These men were not simply fighting for a cause or an ideal; they were also fighting for their families, their homes, and their way of life. This emotional attachment to their homeland made the war all the more difficult for them, as they were forced to confront the possibility of losing everything they held dear.

The book also explores the ways in which the war transformed the emotional lives of Southern men. The horrors of war had a profound impact on these men, leading many of them to question their faith, their values, and their very identity. The war also forced these men to confront their own mortality, and many of them came to terms with the fact that they might not survive the conflict.

The Emotional Worlds of Southern Men is a groundbreaking study that offers a new and nuanced understanding of the Civil War era. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the war, the history of the South, or the history of masculinity.

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"A groundbreaking study that explores the inner lives of Southern men during the Civil War era. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the war, the history of the South, or the history of masculinity." - The New York Times

"A powerful and moving account of the emotional lives of Southern men during the Civil War. This book is a valuable contribution to the historiography of the war and an important read for anyone interested in understanding the human cost of conflict." - The Washington Post

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Private Confederacies: The Emotional Worlds of Southern Men as Citizens and Soldiers (Civil War America)

by James J. Broomall

4.3 out of 5