Women During the Civil War: An Encyclopedia
- ISBN-10
- 1135950059
- ISBN-13
- 9781135950057
- Category
- Reference
- Pages
- 368
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-04-28
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Judith E. Harper
Description
For more information, including a full list of entries, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Women During the Civil War website. Women During the Civil War: An Encyclopedia is the first A-Z reference work to offer a panoramic presentation of the contributions, achievements, and personal stories of American women during one of the most turbulent eras of the nation's history. Incorporating the most recent scholarship as well as excerpts from diaries, letters, newspapers, and other primary source documents, this Encyclopedia encompasses the wartime experiences of famous and lesser-known women of all ethnic groups and social backgrounds throughout the United States during the Civil War era.
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