Cities of the Dead Contesting the Memory of the Civil War in the South, 1865-1914 |
|
| Author:
| Blair, William A. |
| Series title: | Civil War America Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4696-2427-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2015 |
| Publisher: | University of North Carolina Press
|
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $37.50 |
Book Description:
|
Exploring the history of Civil War commemorations from both sides of the colour line, William Blair places the development of memorial holidays, Emancipation Day celebrations, and other remembrances in the context of Reconstruction politics and race relations in the South. His examination demonstrates that the politics of commemoration remains far more contentious than has been previously acknowledged.
Exploring the history of Civil War commemorations from both sides of the colour line, William Blair places the development of memorial holidays, Emancipation Day celebrations, and other remembrances in the context of Reconstruction politics and race relations in the South. His examination demonstrates that the politics of commemoration remains far more contentious than has been previously acknowledged.