Jews and the Civil War: A Reader

by Jonathan D. Sarna and Adam Mendelsohn

Book Overview

A unique collection revealing the experience of Jewish soldiers and civilians during the Civil War

At least 8,000 Jewish soldiers fought for the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War. A few served together in Jewish companies while most fought alongside Christian comrades. Yet even as they stood "shoulder-to-shoulder" on the front lines, they encountered unique challenges.

In Jews and the Civil War, Jonathan D...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814771130
• ISBN13: 9780814771136
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 445 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"