Jewish soldiers in the Civil War : the Union Army / Adam D. Mendelsohn ; foreword by Adrienne DeArmas.

"This book offers a comprehensive account of the experience of Jewish soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War, examining their decision-making about when and why to enlist, analyzing the profile of Jewish recruits, and exploring their encounter with their fellow soldiers and their efforts to...

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Main Author: Mendelsohn, Adam D., 1979- (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York : New York University Press, [2022]
Subjects:
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Participation, Jewish.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Jews.
Jewish soldiers > United States > History > 19th century.
United States. > Army > History > Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Registers of dead.
États-Unis > Histoire > 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession) > Juifs.
Militaires juifs > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
États-Unis. > Army > Histoire > Guerre de Sécession, 1861-1865.
HISTORY / United States / General.
United States. > Army.
Jewish soldiers.
Jews.
Military participation > Jewish.
United States.
1800-1899
Death registers.
History.
Genre:
Registers of dead.
Death registers.
History.
Physical Description:xi, 322 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 26 cm
Format: Book
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Summary:
"This book offers a comprehensive account of the experience of Jewish soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War, examining their decision-making about when and why to enlist, analyzing the profile of Jewish recruits, and exploring their encounter with their fellow soldiers and their efforts to create community within the ranks"-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number:E540.J5 M46 2022
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781479812233
1479812234