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Author Mendelsohn, Adam D., 1979- author.

Title Jewish soldiers in the Civil War : the Union Army / Adam D. Mendelsohn ; foreword by Adrienne DeArmas
Published New York : New York University Press, [2022]

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 322 pages ): illustrations (chiefly color), color map
Contents Mustering In -- The Jewish Recruit -- In the Company of Jews -- Fighting Together -- Sacred Duties -- Lost and Found
Summary "This book offers a comprehensive account of the experience of Jewish soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War, examining their decision-making about when and why to enlist, analyzing the profile of Jewish recruits, and exploring their encounter with their fellow soldiers and their efforts to create community within the ranks"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on print version record
Subject United States. Army -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
SUBJECT United States. Army fast
Subject Jewish soldiers -- United States -- History -- 19th century
HISTORY / United States / General.
Jewish soldiers
Jews
Military participation -- Jewish
SUBJECT United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Jewish. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140258
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Jews. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140243
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Registers of dead. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140269
Subject United States
Genre/Form Death registers
History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781479812264
1479812269