Borderland in the Civil War

"Borderland in the Civil War" provides a deep historical investigation into the pivotal roles played by the border states during the American conflict of the 1860s. Edward Conrad Smith explores the complex social and political landscape of regions such as Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, and West Virginia, which served as a crucial buffer between the Union and the Confederacy. These territories were often characterized by divided loyalties and internal strife, making their ultimate allegiance ...