Marching Toward Freedom: Blacks in the Civil War, 1861-1865

(Part of the The Living History Library Series)

by James M. McPherson

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In this history of African Americans in the American Civil War, the author explores the active and critical roles played by black Americans. Initially barred from enlistment in the Union army, they contributed to the war effort as spies, teachers, carpenters, nurses, and labourers. After the enlistment policy was changed, and the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, the first all-black units went into battle. By the end of the war almost...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0816030928

ISBN13:9780816030927

Release Date:January 1994

Publisher:Facts on File

Length:160 Pages

Weight:0.52 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Africa African Americans African-American Studies Asia Children's Children's Books Civil War History Military Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics Teen & Young Adult

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