This Republic of Suffering by Drew Gilpin Faust
Death and the American Civil War
This book examines how the Civil War's unprecedented death toll changed American society, politics, and culture. It explores how the nation grappled with the sheer mass of the dead, the logistics of their burial and mourning, and the profound impact on religious beliefs and practices. It also discusses how the war shaped the nation's understanding of life insurance, pensions, and the role of the federal government in citizens' lives. The book argues that the Civil War transformed how Americans understand death and the value of a human life.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- American
- Length
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- Pages
- 346
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 90th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)