ISBN: 9781333177591 - official report relative to the conduct of federal troops in western louisiana, during the invasions of 1863 and 1864 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the harrowing realities of the American Civil War, specifically focusing on the Union Army's campaigns in southwestern Louisiana during 1863 and 1864. The author meticulously documents the devastation inflicted upon the region's once-thriving plantations and the suffering endured by its inhabitants, both free and enslaved. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of General Nathaniel P. Banks' Red River Campaign, offering a stark contrast between the opulence of the antebellum South and the brutal consequences of war. Accounts from eyewitnesses and victims paint a vivid picture of the Union Army's systematic plundering, destruction of property, and the profound disruption of lives and livelihoods. Through detailed descriptions of ransacked homes, stolen valuables, and the desecration of personal spaces, the book explores themes of power, morality, and the enduring human cost of conflict. It raises poignant questions about the justification of wartime actions and the thin line between military necessity and barbarity. Ultimately, this book serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit amidst profound loss and devastation, shedding light on a lesser-known chapter of the Civil War and its enduring legacy on the American South. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…