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Cities of the Dead: Contesting the Memory of the Civil War in the South, 1865-1914

by William A. Blair

Series:Civil War America (2004)

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Exploring the history of Civil War commemorations from both sides of the colour line, William Blair places the development of memorial holidays, Emancipation Day celebrations, & other remembrances in the context of Reconstruction politics & race relations in the South.

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William A. Blair

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Civil War America

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Canonical title: Cities of the Dead: Contesting the Memory of the Civil War in the South, 1865-1914

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Languages: English
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Published: 2004
Genres: History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government
DDC/MDS: 973.7
LCC: F215 .B625

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