During the American Civil War; southern white women found themselves speaking and acting in unfamiliar and tumultuous circumstances. With the war at their doorstep; women who supported the war effort took part in defining what it meant to be; and to behave as; a Confederate through their verbal and nonverbal rhetorics. Though most did not speak from the podium; they viewed themselves as participants in the war effort; indicating that what they did or did not say could matter. Drawing on the rich evidence in women’s Civil War diaries; The Rhetoric of Rebel Women recognizes women’s persuasive activities as contributions to the creation and maintenance of Confederate identity and culture.Informed by more than one hundred diaries; this study provides insight into how women cultivated rhetorical agency; challenging traditional gender expectations while also upholding a cultural status quo. Author Kimberly Harrison analyzes the rhetorical choices these women made and valued in wartime and postwar interactions with Union officers and soldiers; slaves and former slaves; local community members; and even their God. In their intimate accounts of everyday war; these diarists discussed rhetorical strategies that could impact their safety; their livelihoods; and those of their families. As they faced Union soldiers in attempts to protect their homes and property; diarists saw their actions as not only having local; immediate impact on their well-being but also as reflecting upon their cause and the character of the southern people as a whole. They instructed themselves through their personal writing; allowing insight into how southern women prepared themselves to speak and act in new and contested contexts.The Rhetoric of Rebel Women highlights the contributions of privileged white southern women in the development of the Confederate national identity; presenting them not as passive observers but as active participants in the war effort.
#285308 in Books Vidmar John Op 2014-11-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 6.00 x 1.50l; .0 #File Name: 0809149044392 pagesCatholic Church through the Ages The A History Second Edition
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An excellent startBy Pat QuintThis book is an excellent start to learning the history of the One; Holy; Catholic; and Apostlic Church. After reading this overview of Church history; one may think how in the world did this institution founded by our Lord survive for just the first few centuries; much less for approaching 2000 years? "Founded by our Lord" is the key...."and the gates of hell will not prevail." I highly recommend this book as a "jumping off point." It only wetted my appetite for more. The author's list of suggested reading is worth the price of the book.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. easy to read with terrific additional sources at the end ...By Mom of ManyBalanced; easy to read with terrific additional sources at the end of the sections that recommend additional reading and videos; which Father Vidmar rates in terms of ease of use. Perfect for a high school history class.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The Catholic Church Through the AgesBy CustomerThis book is great for all persons age twelve and above and persons of all faiths.This book got me excited! In one location with an easy but well documented read; one can get a good overview of the history of the church; which ties together culture; politics; economics; and the spirituality of the times with the development of the Catholic Church.The author also presents a foundation for the Reformation and the intent of Martin Luther. I found all the "people" (apostles; popes;saints;lay people) I thought to be important--and many more people that I had not heard of-- mentioned in this book.This book is an excellent beginner book for church history and a slice of what one might find in a humanities course. The author writes in an easy-to-understand style and supplements the text with pictures; time-lines; charts; and lists. The author divides the history of Christianity into six ages; which helps to organize the information in a way that submerges the reader into a walk with history.This book is appropriate for persons age 12 and beyond. It can easily be read in sections. A thorough list of supplemental materials is given.My sister--who has shown little interest in books of this type--bought her own copy. I think she is more excited than I am!D.B.
