Civil Wars: Women and the Crisis of Southern Nationalism

by George C. Rable

The first full-length study of white women during the Civil War since 1975, this 1989/1991 work is filled with striking material gathered from a variety of sources from every Confederate state, memoirs, newspapers and public records. A well-written book of interest to both Confederate Civil War buffs and students of women's history in America.

Genres: History, Civil War, American Civil War, Womens, American History

416 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1989

About the author

George C. Rable is the Charles Summersell Professor of Southern History at the University of Alabama.

Reviews

[Jocelyn Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great comprehensive look at what women on the Southern home front endured during the Civil War. I appreciated the look into their involvement with politics, economy, religion, and their efforts to keep their families and homes intact despite overwhelming odds. Anyone studying the Confederacy, women, or even those who want a broad look at the Civil War in general, should put this on their reading list.

[Jacki · Rating 5 out of 5]

All we ever hear about is the men in the field, sacrificing life, but this book reveals the hardships southern women faced; how to handle slaves, raise crops, and feed children. Extremely recommended!