Rites of Retaliation: Civilization, Soldiers, and Campaigns in the American Civil War
(Part of the Steven and Janice Brose Lectures in the Civil War Era Series)
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During the Civil War, Union and Confederate politicians, military commanders, everyday soldiers, and civilians claimed their approach to the conflict was civilized, in keeping with centuries of military tradition meant to restrain violence and preserve national honor. One hallmark of civilized warfare was a highly ritualized approach to retaliation. This ritual provided a forum to accuse the enemy of excessive behavior, to negotiate redress according...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1469665271
ISBN13:9781469665276
Release Date:October 2021
Publisher:University of North Carolina Press
Length:312 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 8.0" x 9.2"
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