Germans in the Civil War

The Letters They Wrote Home

Edited by Walter D. Kamphoefner and Wolfgang Helbich

Published by: The University of North Carolina Press

Series: Civil War America

Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press

560 Pages, 155.00 × 233.00 × 31.00 mm

Paperback
9781469642529
Published: November 2017

£39.00

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A valuable book for your library providing a first person view of the war. . . . A rewarding read increasing out understanding of the people and the times."" - TOCWOC- A Civil War Blog

""Remarkably well edited and superbly introduced. . . . Highly recommended."" - CHOICE

""A fine work, and one that brings to life new primary source material."" - On Point: The Journal of Army History

""Provides a fascinating glimpse into the many roles and experiences of German immigrants during the Civil War."" - Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society

""Provides an immensely readable, human, and intimate account of the Civil War as experienced by German immigrants. . . . A beautifully composed and welcome contribution to Civil War history."" - South Carolina Historical Magazine

""Allow[s] the English-speaking reader some insight into the diversity of reports and opinions. . . . All readers will find the letters fascinating."" - The Historian

""These letters provide a wonderfully rich cross-section of life by ordinary Germans so neglected over this past century and in doing so helps fill the void in ethnic studies of the Civil War."" - Journal of Military History

""[A] fine compilation. . . . A fascinating read for scholars and general readers."" - Virginia Libraries

""An excellent work of historical editing and remarkable translations. . . . These documents flesh out the experiences of Germans in the Confederate and Union armies. . . . An important primary source publication for a significant era. . . . Provides insights . . . that should interest not only historians of the Civil War era but those of 19th century United States as well."" - Journal of America Ethnic History

""The editors have done a remarkable job of providing context for these letters with extensive research. . . . Both scholarly and general readers should find this collection of letters interesting. They provide an unusual view both of immigrant life and of the American Civil War through the eyes of these newcomers."" - Louisiana History