| Description |
1 online resource. |
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text file |
| Series |
Civil War America
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Civil War America (Series)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: responsible to one another and to God: the Union's moral vision of war -- A war of barbarism or of comparative humanity: combatting guerrillas -- Not to destroy but to make good: occupying cities -- The more vigorously wars are pursued, the better it is for humanity: Francis Lieber and General Orders No. 100 -- The sternest feature of war: retaliation against Confederate soldiers -- Even in the midst of an enemy's country the dictates of humanity must at least be observed: the hard yet humane war against Confederate civilians -- Conclusion: was the American Civil War a just war? |
| Summary |
During the US Civil War, Americans confronted profound moral problems about how to fight in the conflict. In this innovative book, D.H. Dilbeck reveals how the Union sought to wage a just war against the Confederacy. He shows that northerners fought according to a distinct 'moral vision of war', an array of ideas about the nature of a truly just and humane military effort. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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War -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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War -- Moral and ethical aspects. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1899 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781469630519 1469630516 (DLC) 2015049991 (OCoLC)933863699 |
| ISBN |
9781469630533 (electronic book) |
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1469630532 (electronic book) |
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9781469630519 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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1469630516 |
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