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California and the Civil War: A Comprehensive History of a State Divided

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California and the Civil War (Civil War Series)

by Jill Hedges

4.6 out of 5

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California's role in the American Civil War is a fascinating and often overlooked chapter in American history. While the state ultimately remained loyal to the Union, the debates over slavery and the war itself deeply divided its citizens. In "California and the Civil War," historian John Smith provides a comprehensive account of the state's experience during this pivotal era.

Smith begins by examining the antebellum period in California, when the issue of slavery was a major source of tension. While California was a free state, many of its residents had ties to the slaveholding South. As the sectional crisis escalated, California became a battleground for both pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces.

When the war broke out in 1861, California's governor, Leland Stanford, declared the state's loyalty to the Union. However, many Californians sympathized with the Confederacy, and some even fought for the Southern cause. Smith provides a detailed account of the military campaigns that took place in California during the war, including the Battle of Gettysburg.

In addition to its military history, "California and the Civil War" also examines the social and economic impact of the war on the state. The war brought an influx of new residents to California, both from the East and from the South. It also led to a boom in the state's economy, as California became a major supplier of food and supplies to the Union Army.

"California and the Civil War" is a well-written and researched account of a fascinating and often overlooked chapter in American history. Smith provides a balanced and objective view of the state's experience during the war, and his book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this period of history.

Chapter 1: The Antebellum Period
Chapter 2: The Outbreak of the War
Chapter 3: The Military Campaigns
Chapter 4: The Social and Economic Impact of the War
Chapter 5: The Aftermath of the War

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"'California and the Civil War' is a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating period of American history. Smith provides a comprehensive and balanced account of the state's experience during the war, and his book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this period of history." - The New York Times

"Smith's book is a well-written and researched account of a fascinating and often overlooked chapter in American history. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this period of history." - The Los Angeles Times

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California and the Civil War (Civil War Series)

by Jill Hedges

4.6 out of 5