American Civil War: Facts and Fictions
This book debunks popular myths and misconceptions about the American Civil War through primary source documents and shows how misinformation can become so widespread.

The American Civil War deeply divided the nation and was a pivotal point in American history. The acrimony and bitterness of this four-year struggle, coupled with its importance to the fabric of American life, has resulted in the development and perpetuation of many myths about the conflict.

This work separates myth from reality. The author examines 10 popular myths about the war, each of which is examined in terms of its origins and how it became ensconced in the American memory. It uses primary sources to explain the evolution of the myths and to inform the reader about what really happened, providing a unique quality to this work. Moreover, the book not only explains the flaws in the myth but encourages the reader to further investigate each of the topics.

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American Civil War: Facts and Fictions
This book debunks popular myths and misconceptions about the American Civil War through primary source documents and shows how misinformation can become so widespread.

The American Civil War deeply divided the nation and was a pivotal point in American history. The acrimony and bitterness of this four-year struggle, coupled with its importance to the fabric of American life, has resulted in the development and perpetuation of many myths about the conflict.

This work separates myth from reality. The author examines 10 popular myths about the war, each of which is examined in terms of its origins and how it became ensconced in the American memory. It uses primary sources to explain the evolution of the myths and to inform the reader about what really happened, providing a unique quality to this work. Moreover, the book not only explains the flaws in the myth but encourages the reader to further investigate each of the topics.

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American Civil War: Facts and Fictions

American Civil War: Facts and Fictions

by James R. Hedtke
American Civil War: Facts and Fictions

American Civil War: Facts and Fictions

by James R. Hedtke

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This book debunks popular myths and misconceptions about the American Civil War through primary source documents and shows how misinformation can become so widespread.

The American Civil War deeply divided the nation and was a pivotal point in American history. The acrimony and bitterness of this four-year struggle, coupled with its importance to the fabric of American life, has resulted in the development and perpetuation of many myths about the conflict.

This work separates myth from reality. The author examines 10 popular myths about the war, each of which is examined in terms of its origins and how it became ensconced in the American memory. It uses primary sources to explain the evolution of the myths and to inform the reader about what really happened, providing a unique quality to this work. Moreover, the book not only explains the flaws in the myth but encourages the reader to further investigate each of the topics.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781440860744
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date: 08/17/2018
Series: Historical Facts and Fictions
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 225
File size: 676 KB

About the Author

James R. Hedtke, PhD, is professor of history and political science at Cabrini University, Radnor, PA, where he has taught for 45 years.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

1 The Main Reason the Southern States Seceded, from the Union Was States' Rights 1

2 Edmund Ruffin Fired the First Shot at Fort Sumter 23

3 Black Regiments Fought in Combat for the Confederate States of America 41

4 There Were No Female Combat Soldiers in the Civil War 61

5 Lincoln Freed the Slaves 79

6 The Gettysburg Address Was Written on a Train 101

7 Grant Was a Butcher 121

8 Civil War Medicine Was Barbaric 143

9 Freed Slaves Were Promised 40 Acres and a Mule 163

10 Lincoln's Assassination Was the Result of a Conspiracy 187

Bibliography 211

Index 217

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