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Fulltext of letters, diaries, and memoirs from the American Civil War, with biographies and an extensive bibliography.
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Fulltext of letters, diaries, and memoirs from the American Civil War, with biographies and an extensive bibliography.
Additional Information:
The American Civil War: Letters and Diaries knits together diaries, letters, and memoirs from more than 2,000 authors to provide fast access to thousands of views on almost every aspect of the war, including what was happening at home. The writings of politicians, generals, slaves, landowners, farmers, seaman, wives, and even spies are included. The letters and diaries are by the famous and the unknown, giving not only both the Northern and Southern perspectives, but those of foreign observers also. The materials originate from all regions of the country and are from people who played a variety of roles.
Coverage: 1860-1865 - Updates vary
Vendor: Alexander Street Press
Producer: University of Chicago Press
Interlibrary Loan Type: Not Permitted
Simultaneous User Limit: Unlimited simultaneous users