What role did gender play in the secession crisis? In the loyalty of the civilian population during the Civil War? In the formation of the Ku Klux Klan? In class organization and conflict in the postwar textile industry? Why was the first woman senator from the U.S. South? What role did sexuality and gender play in the explosion of racial violence in the late nineteenth century? These questions and many others concerning the critical role that gender played in the major events of the nineteenth-century South and the nation more generally are addressed in this collection of essays.
#1456455 in Books Fox; Stephen 2008-08-12 2008-08-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.10 x .80 x 5.30l; .69 #File Name: 1400095425336 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Roll Tide!By james thomas stokesExcellent review of the topic. I struggle with some Civil War Era author's political bias. But; Fox writes in a clear and balanced manner that is not so political that it detracts from delving into a bit of the Zeitgeist. If you are interested in Semmes; the Alabama or naval matters in the Civil War; this book is for you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent WorkBy J.E. BarrettThis is easily one of the best historical books I have read in quite awhile. Several of the historical novels I have read lately either droned on with pointless statistics; kept repeating the same facts over and over again to emphasize their point; or both. In this case the author did an excellent job of balancing historical facts with the social climate and views of the people at the time and did so in a very interesting manner. If you are interested in American history and especially the period of the Civil War then I highly recommend this book. I consider myself something of a Civil War buff; but up until now had primarily concerned myself with the landlocked portion of the war while skimming over most of the maritime events. This book definitely broadened my perspective on the effect the American Civil War had globally as well as reminding me that the naval aspect of the war went beyond the Monitor; the Merrimack; the Hunley; and the Union Blockade.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good Story; good writing of a neglected facet of the Civil WarBy R. BridgesThe book illustrated the tenacity and heroism of a principled man. As a native Texan; I found myself cheering for the underdog captain to "whup up on them thar Yankees" but I didn't like his reclusiveness and aloofness. Fox is objective in his storytelling and I became involved in the narrative to the point that I read it in one sitting. This is a very good book that fills an emptiness in the Confederate Navy's story. I highly recommend this book to anyone.
