Analyzes the role nationalism played in the Confederacy and demonstrates how it changed and eventually defeated the social and political order it had been created to preserve.
#93422 in Books Beacon Press 2000-03-17 2000-03-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.48 x .59 x 5.54l; .81 #File Name: 0807054054288 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ... public memory influence our present historical understanding of events like the Boston tea partyBy AnonymousYoung analyzes the ways the personal and public memory influence our present historical understanding of events like the Boston tea party; the American revolution; and its heroes. He makes clear that what is remembered and celebrated is by no means inevitable; but shaped both by memory and the shifting needs of society. The first half of the book is an account of shoemaker George Hewes life and involvement in the Revolution; while the second unravels the shaping of historical memory. I found the second half to be both more "meaty" and interesting.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent read for lovers of Pre-Civil War!By The Shadow WarriorAn absolutely great book to read if you like pre-Civil War America. I personally ordered the book for my history class; but then as I read it; I got more and more interested in it. I was very pleased to have read the book; and I do not plan to spoil any parts of the book here; but I can assure you that this is a good history reference.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Tea Party BookBy Linda D. MooreMy son really enjoyed this book. Thank you very much!!!!
