Millenarian Dreams and Racial Nightmares : The American Civil War As an Apocalyptic Conflict / John H. Matsui.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Matsui, John H., 1981- author.

Series:

Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Millennialism--United States--History--19th century.

Millennialism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (326 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, [2021]

Summary:

The book explores the American Civil War through the lens of religious ideology, particularly focusing on millenarian and apocalyptic themes. It examines how Protestant beliefs influenced political ideologies and racial views during the war. The author, John H. Matsui, argues that the conflict was not only a political and social struggle but also a significant religious event. The narrative delves into the experiences and beliefs of various historical figures, including Harriet Tubman, John Brown, and Sojourner Truth, highlighting their roles in the broader religious and political landscapes of the time. The book is intended for readers interested in American history, religious studies, and the interplay between religion and politics in shaping historical events. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

Prologue: The Civil War as an Eschatological Crisis

Introduction: Harriet Tubman’s (Pre)Millennium, 1850–1859, and the Fugitive Slave Act

1 John Brown’s Apocalypse, 1859–1860

2 Harriet Tubman’s Millennium, 1861

3 Robert L. Dabney’s Apocalypse, 1862

4 Sojourner Truth’s Millennium, 1863

5 George B. McClellan’s Apocalypse, 1864

6 Oliver O. Howard’s Millennium, 1865

Epilogue: Edmund Ruffin’s Apocalypse, June 1865

Notes

Bibliography

Index Generated by AI.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780807175323

0807175323

OCLC:

1246571691