Jewish soldiers in the Civil War : the Union Army / Adam D. Mendelsohn ; foreword by Adrienne DeArmas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mendelsohn, Adam D., 1979- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Army--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

United States.

United States. Army.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Participation, Jewish.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Jews.

Jewish soldiers--United States--History--19th century.

Jewish soldiers.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Registers of dead.

Jews.

Military participation--Jewish.

Genre:

Death registers.

History.

Physical Description:

xi, 322 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : New York University Press, [2022]

Summary:

"This book offers a comprehensive account of the experience of Jewish soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War, examining their decision-making about when and why to enlist, analyzing the profile of Jewish recruits, and exploring their encounter with their fellow soldiers and their efforts to create community within the ranks"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Mustering In

2. The Jewish Recruit

3. In The Company Of Jews

4. Fighting Together

5. Sacred Duties

6. Lost And Found.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781479812233

1479812234

OCLC:

1306328810