Amy Murrell Taylor Livres

Focusing on the experiences of enslaved individuals who fled to Union army lines during the Civil War, the book delves into the formation of refugee camps and the daily realities faced by these individuals. Taylor vividly reconstructs their struggles for survival amidst military supervision, highlighting the challenges of securing basic necessities. Through personal narratives, the work illustrates the broader themes of emancipation and the quest for citizenship, offering a gripping account of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

Focusing on the metaphor of divided families, the book explores the real-life experiences of those affected by the Civil War's conflicting opinions. Amy Murrell Taylor delves into the social and cultural history surrounding families torn apart by differing loyalties, illustrating how personal relationships mirrored the national conflict. Through this lens, the narrative reveals the profound impact of the war on American households and the emotional struggles faced by individuals caught in a turbulent era.

Designed to encourage critical thinking about history, the Major Problems series introduces students to both primary sources and analytical essays on important topics in US history. This text, designed to be the primary anthology for the introductory survey course, covers the span of the Civil War. The Third Edition, with new co-author Amy Taylor, includes a new chapter on Lincoln and Davis as military leaders, reorganized home front chapters, and many new documents and essays reflecting the latest scholarship.