Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth
Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019237
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 19th century
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Military & War•
Politics & Government2019
Adult
18+ years
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In Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth, Kevin M. Levin investigates the pervasive myth of African American soldiers fighting voluntarily for the Confederacy. He explores historical documents, public memory, and motivations behind this narrative to reveal the complex realities of African Americans' roles and experiences during the Civil War.
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Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth by Kevin M. Levin critically debunks the myth of African American soldiers fighting for the Confederacy. Praise is given for its thorough research and engaging narrative, while some critique its limited scope on broader implications. Levin’s work is a pivotal resource in understanding Civil War historiography.
Who Should Read Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth?
Readers interested in Searching for Black Confederates likely enjoy Civil War history, myth-busting, and racial dynamics studies. Fans of Edward H. Bonekemper III’s The Myth of the Lost Cause or David W. Blight’s Race and Reunion would find it compelling for its critical examination of historical narratives.
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237
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 19th century
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Military & War•
Politics & Government2019
Adult
18+ years
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