Women and the Civil War Contributor(s): Slavicek, Louise Chipley (Author), Louise Chipley Slavicek, Consulting Edit (Author), McNeese, Tim (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1604130407 ISBN-13: 9781604130409 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2009 Annotation: Though it brought enormous hardship and tragedy, the Civil War also provided women of all races and social classes with unprecedented opportunities to participate in civic, economic, and military activities. Some participated as spies, scouts, and saboteurs, while others produced supplies, or cared for ill and wounded soldiers. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) |
Dewey: 973.708 |
LCCN: 2008026562 |
Series: Civil War: A Nation Divided (Library) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.5" W x 9.3" (0.90 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Civil War brought enormous hardship to America's female population. Yet, it also provided women of all races and classes with unprecedented opportunities to participate in civic and military activities that had previously been closed to them. This title describes the important roles women filled while the Union and Confederate armies fought. |