During the past decade and a half; scholars have increasingly addressed the relationship of history and memory. Among American historians; David W. Blight has been a pioneer in the field of memory studies; especially on the problems of slavery; race; and the Civil War. In this collection of essays; Blight examines the meanings embedded in the causes; course; and consequences of the Civil War; the nature of changing approaches to African American history; and the significance of race in the ways Americans; North and South; black and white; developed historical memories of the nation's most divisive event. The book as a whole demonstrates several ways to probe the history of memory; to understand how and why groups of Americans have constructed versions of the past in the service of contemporary social needs. Topics range from the writing and thought of Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois to a comparison of Abraham Lincoln and Douglass on the level of language and memory. The volume also includes a compelling study of the values of a single Union soldier; an analysis of Ken Burns's PBS series The Civil War; and a retrospective treatment of the distinguished African American historian Nathan I. Huggins. Taken together; these lucidly written pieces offer a thoroughgoing assessment of the stakes of Civil War memory and their consequences for American race relations. Beyond the Battlefield demonstrates not only why we should preserve and study our Civil War battlefields; but also why we should lift our vision above those landscapes and ponder all the unfinished questions of healing and justice; of racial harmony and disharmony; that still bedevil our society and our historical imagination.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. A Great review of the US Naval Operations in KoreaBy Charles B.This is a long and great disection of all the US naval operations during the Korean War. It covers everything from the intial view of the Korean Pennuisla after WW2; the underrated mission of the anti-mine units; the Close air support during the Chosin Campagin; the Inchon Landings; and the Naval Jets Aces. This is a perfect companion to any other things on the Korean War on your bookshelf. This books can show the bigger picture as seen by the Navy during the Korean War. This book is a little dated since it was written just 2yrs after the war ened. It helps to fill in that void that all others cover in just passing. The authors also try to make a point in this book that the Navy and Marine Corps are a great team that can take on the world. This point isn't very subtle but should be understood that the at the time the Navy was in a losing battle with the USAF and the US Army for the all important dollar. If this doesn't detract from your enjoyment; then this is a great buy.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy R. RostronThank you.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ElleImpressive author.
