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Discover a compelling narrative of courage and identity in 'A Thousand May Fall,' an essential addition to your Civil War history collection. Authored by renowned historian Brian Matthew Jordan, this book captivates readers with the story of the 107th Ohio, an ethnically German infantry regiment that faced both the battlefield and the challenges of nativism during the Civil War. Spanning 368 pages, this detailed exploration brings to light the struggles and triumphs of the soldiers who fought in pivotal battles like Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Jordan employs never-before-used sources to offer unprecedented insights into the lived experiences of these ordinary yet extraordinary soldiers. As you journey through the harrowing realities of war, you'll ponder the profound questions of citizenship and the moral imperatives surrounding emancipation, seamlessly woven into their narrative. Perfect for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book complements any library focused on American history, Civil War studies, or military history. With ISBN 9781631495144, 'A Thousand May Fall' is in brand new condition, ready to enlighten and inspire. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631495144
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Description:
Brian Matthew Jordan's Marching Home, a ?powerful exploration? (Washington Post) of the fates of Union veterans, vaulted him into the first rank of Civil War historians. Now, in A Thousand May Fall, Jordan sends us trundling along dusty roads with the 107th Ohio, an ethnically German infantry regiment whose members battled nativism no less than Confederate rebels.
The 107th was at once ordinary and exceptional: its ranks played central roles in two of the war's pivotal battles, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, even as language, identity, and popular perceptions of their loyalties set them apart. Drawing on many never-before-used sources, Jordan shows how, while enduring the horrible extremes of war, the men of the 107th Ohio contemplated the deeper meanings of the conflict?from personal questions of citizenship to the overriding matter of emancipation. A pioneering account from the view of the ordinary, immigrant soldier?200,000 native Germans fought for the Union, in total?A Thousand May Fall overturns many of our most basic assumptions about the bloodiest conflict in our history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631495144
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Description:
Brian Matthew Jordan's Marching Home, a ?powerful exploration? (Washington Post) of the fates of Union veterans, vaulted him into the first rank of Civil War historians. Now, in A Thousand May Fall, Jordan sends us trundling along dusty roads with the 107th Ohio, an ethnically German infantry regiment whose members battled nativism no less than Confederate rebels.
The 107th was at once ordinary and exceptional: its ranks played central roles in two of the war's pivotal battles, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, even as language, identity, and popular perceptions of their loyalties set them apart. Drawing on many never-before-used sources, Jordan shows how, while enduring the horrible extremes of war, the men of the 107th Ohio contemplated the deeper meanings of the conflict?from personal questions of citizenship to the overriding matter of emancipation. A pioneering account from the view of the ordinary, immigrant soldier?200,000 native Germans fought for the Union, in total?A Thousand May Fall overturns many of our most basic assumptions about the bloodiest conflict in our history.