Reluctant Rebels
The Confederates Who Joined the Army After 1861
$97.87
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2015
Summary
After the feverish mobilization of secession had faded, why did Southern men join the Confederate army? Kenneth Noe examines the motives and subsequent performance of ““later enlisters.”” He offers a nuanced view of men who have often been cast as less patriotic and less committed to the cause, rekindling the debate over who these later enlistees were, why they joined, and why they stayed and fought. Noe refutes the claim that later enlisters were more likely to desert or perform poorly in ba…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781469626567 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 146962656X |
| Author: | Kenneth W. Noe |
| Publisher: | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Imprint: | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 498g |
| Dimensions: | 233mm x 155mm x 19mm |
| Series: | Civil War America |
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Critics Review
With insight and skill, Noe hands down some provocative judgments.– Civil War Book Review
“Absorbing and thought-provoking… . Such impressive scholarly analysis and writing, coupled with quality design and materials, make this a captivating volume that all students of the Civil War in general and the Confederacy in particular will want to read.” – Civil War News
“An absorbing study… . Thought provoking… . This excellent book provides a more complete portrait of Johnny Reb… Highly recommended.” – CHOICE
“An enjoyable and informative read. Noe provides outstanding historiographical commentary… . Also weaves in some acute insights… . An excellent book that both expands the debate over wartime motivation and adds further nuance to the complexity of the Confederate mindset.” – American Historical Review
“Compelling… . This superb study effectively engages previous scholarship and fills a neat niche in the literature.” – America’s Civil War
“Readers will find this an interesting [study] on a previously unaddressed element of Civil War history.” – The Post and Courier
“This fine study … answers questions about motivation and enlistment that have hovered over the field for generations… . The strengths of Noe’s book lie in his clear prose, deep research, and persuasive analysis.” – Virginia Magazine of History and Biography
“Those attracted to Civil War history and those interested in the interrelationships between culture and war in varied historical contexts should find this work of interest.” – The Courier
“With insight and skill, Noe hands down some provocative judgments.” – Civil War Book Review
About The Author
Kenneth W. Noe
Kenneth W. Noe is Draughon Professor of History at Auburn University, USA. He is author or editor of five books, including Perryville: This Grand Havoc of Battle.
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