About “The Negro's Civil War”
The book presents an account of African Americans' experiences during the Civil War, focusing on former slaves, soldiers, preachers, and other individuals in both Northern and Southern regions. Drawing on contemporary sources such as journalism, speeches, letters, and books, it chronicles their hopes, fears, contributions to emancipation, and responses to Lincoln and the Union army.
Praise for “The Negro's Civil War”
“McPherson shatters the belief that [blacks] were passive about their freedom. His evidence is telling and, what is more, it is absorbingly retold.”
“A highly accurate and praiseworthy contribution.”
“Rewarding. . . . Fascinating in detail.”
Book details
- Published
- 1965
- Latest edition
- 1965 · ISBN 9781400033904
- ISBN
- 9781400033904
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Negro's Civil War?
The Negro's Civil War by James M. McPherson has 366 pages.
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