Daniel Crofts examines Unionists in three pivotal southern states--Virginia; North Carolina; and Tennessee--and shows why the outbreak of the war enabled the Confederacy to gain the allegiance of these essential; if ambivalent; governments."Crofts's study focuses on Virginia; North Carolina; and Tennessee; but it includes analyses of the North and Deep South as well. As a result; his volume presents the views of all parties to the sectional conflict and offers a vivid portrait of the interaction between them.--American Historical Review "Refocuses our attention on an important but surprisingly neglected group--the Unionists of the upper South during the secession crisis; who have been too readily ignored by other historians.--Journal of Southern History
#1571378 in Books The University of North Carolina Press 2010-10-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .92 x 6.42 x 9.50l; 1.31 #File Name: 0807834327304 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I really enjoyed this! Sharpless's use of a variety of voices ...By AiI really enjoyed this! Sharpless's use of a variety of voices and stories really lend weight to her story; and was a really great; refreshing look at the work that Black women were doing as domestic workers. The number of historical actors she highlights may get a little dizzying at times; as she moves thematically rather than chronologically; but it really worked well for me; and I think her explicit disavowal of the "Mammy" stereotype is very effective.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Lesson in HistoryBy HoneyGold"Cooking in Other Women's Kitchens: Domestic Workers in the South; 1865-1960 is a must read. It shows the determination of working Black women who regarded their profession with dignity and fought for better wages before it became a universal women's movement.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is an excellent; fascinating studyBy CathyThis is an excellent; fascinating study; and an important history of African American women as household workers. Compelling and well-researched.
