Confederate Industry by Harold S. Wilson
Manufacturers and Quartermasters in the Civil War
This insightful exploration delves into the industrial capabilities and challenges faced by the Confederate States during the American Civil War. It examines how the South, primarily agrarian and lacking in industrial infrastructure, attempted to build and sustain a war economy. The narrative highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Southern leaders and entrepreneurs who sought to overcome shortages in materials, labor, and technology. Despite these efforts, the book illustrates the inherent limitations and eventual collapse of the Confederate industrial system, providing a nuanced understanding of the economic factors that contributed to the Confederacy's defeat.
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- Published
- 2002
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- 300-350
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- English
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