Divided Loyalties Kentucky's Struggle for Armed Neutrality in the Civil War |
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| Author:
| Finck, James W. |
| Foreword by:
| Davis, William C. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61121-103-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2012 |
| Publisher: | Savas Beatie
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $2.99 |
Book Description:
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On May 16, 1861, the Kentucky state legislature passed an ordinance declaring its neutrality, which the state's governor, Beriah Magoffin, confirmed four days later. Kentucky's declaration and ultimate support for the Union stood at odds with the state's social and cultural heritage. After all, Kentucky was a slave state and enjoyed deep and meani
On May 16, 1861, the Kentucky state legislature passed an ordinance declaring its neutrality, which the state's governor, Beriah Magoffin, confirmed four days later. Kentucky's declaration and ultimate support for the Union stood at odds with the state's social and cultural heritage. After all, Kentucky was a slave state and enjoyed deep and meani