The Myth of the Lost Cause and Civil War History

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The Myth of the Lost Cause and Civil War History

A â€œwell-reasoned and timelyâ€ (Booklist) essay collection interrogates the Lost Cause myth in Civil War historiography.
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Was the Confederacy doomed from the start in its struggle against the superior might of the Union? Did its forces fight heroically against all odds for the cause of statesâ€™ rights? In reality, these suggestions are an elaborate and intentional effort on the part of Southerners to rationalize the secession and the war itself. Unfortunately, skillful propagandists have been so successful in promoting this romanticized view that the Lost Cause has assumed a life of its own. Misrepresenting the warâ€™s true origins and its actual course, the myth of the Lost Cause distorts our national memory. In The Myth of the Lost Cause and Civil War History, nine historians describe and analyze the Lost Cause, identifying ways in which it falsifies historyâ€”creating a volume that makes a significant contribution to Civil War historiography.
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â€œThe Lost CauseÂ .Â .Â . is a tangible and influential phenomenon in American culture and this book provides an excellent source for anyone seeking to explore its various dimensions.â€ â€”Southern Historian

Country	USA
Author	Gary W. Gallagher
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9780253109026
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Indiana University Press
Manufacturer	Indiana University Press
NumberOfPages	240
PublicationDate	2000-11-22
Publisher	Indiana University Press
ReleaseDate	2018-11-01
Studio	Indiana University Press

The Myth of the Lost Cause and Civil War History

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