Soldiering in North Carolina (eBook)

Thomas Kirwan (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
103 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654730533-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "Soldiering in North Carolina," Thomas Kirwan meticulously explores the experiences of soldiers during the American Civil War as they navigated both the physical battles and the social upheavals of the southern landscape. Employing a blend of narrative history and extensive archival research, Kirwan's prose captures the vivid realities of camp life, skirmishes, and the psychological impacts of war. The book is situated within the larger context of Civil War studies, emphasizing how North Carolina, as a pivotal battleground, shaped both military strategies and cultural identities during this tumultuous period. Thomas Kirwan, a historian with a focus on American military history, has dedicated his career to illuminating the complexities of war from a human perspective. His extensive background in Civil War studies, along with his experiences in archival research, has equipped him to uncover lesser-known narratives that reveal the multifaceted nature of soldiering in North Carolina. This personal investment in the subject matter is evident, as Kirwan intertwines personal stories with broader historical interpretations to foster a deeper understanding of the era. I highly recommend "Soldiering in North Carolina" to both historians and general readers interested in the Civil War, as well as those seeking to comprehend the often overlooked human elements of military history. Kirwan's accessible writing style, paired with his rigorous scholarship, ensures that this work is both enlightening and engaging, making it a significant contribution to the field.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 17th • 1861-1865 • 19th Century Conflict • 19th century warfare • American Civil War • American History • American warfare • antebellum period literature • Army • battle accounts • Civil War • civil war battles • civil war history • Colonel Thomas Amory • Confederate Army books • historical accuracy • historical narrative • historical narratives • historical nonfiction • History • Massachusetts Infantry • massachusetts regiment • military conflicts • Military history North Carolina • military memoir • North Carolina campaign • North Carolina history • personal narratives • personal sacrifice • Regimental histories • Soldier experiences • soldier life stories • soldiers' experiences • Thomas Kirwan memoir • union army • United States • United States military diaries • vivid storytelling