About the book
In the spring of 1862, Union forces marched into neighboring Carteret and Craven Counties in southeastern North Carolina, marking the beginning of an occupation that would continue for the rest of the war. Focusing on a wartime community with divided allegiances, Judkin Browning offers new insights into the effects of war on southerners and the nature of civil-military relations under long-term occupation, especially coastal residents' negotiations with their occupiers and each other as they forged new social, cultural, and political identities.
Unlike citizens in the core areas of the Confederacy, many white residents in eastern North Carolina had a strong streak of prewar Unionism and appeared to welcome the Union soldiers when they first arrived. By 1865, however, many of these residents would alter their allegiance, developing a strong sense of southern nationalism. African Americans in the region, on the other hand, utilized the presence of Union soldiers to empower themselves, as they gained their freedom in the face of white hostility. Browning’s study ultimately tells the story of Americans trying to define their roles, with varying degrees of success and failure, in a reconfigured country.
Editions of Shifting Loyalties
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807834688
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469613703
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807877722
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469603377
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890882943
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893133141
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In the spring of 1862, Union forces marched into neighboring Carteret and Craven Counties in southeastern North Carolina, marking the beginning of an occupation that would continue for the rest of the war. Focusing on a wartime community with divided allegiances, Judkin Browning offers new insights into the effects of war on southerners and the nature of civil-military relations under long-term occupation, especially coastal residents' negotiations with their occupiers and each other as they forged new social, cultural, and political identities.
Unlike citizens in the core areas of the Confederacy, many white residents in eastern North Carolina had a strong streak of prewar Unionism and appeared to welcome the Union soldiers when they first arrived. By 1865, however, many of these residents would alter their allegiance, developing a strong sense of southern nationalism. African Americans in the region, on the other hand, utilized the presence of Union soldiers to empower themselves, as they gained their freedom in the face of white hostility. Browning’s study ultimately tells the story of Americans trying to define their roles, with varying degrees of success and failure, in a reconfigured country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shifting Loyalties about?
In the spring of 1862, Union forces marched into neighboring Carteret and Craven Counties in southeastern North Carolina, marking the beginning of an occupation that would continue for the rest of the war. Focusing on a wartime community with divided allegiances, Judkin Browning offers new insights into the effects of war on southerners and the nature of civil-military relations under long-term occupation, especially coastal residents' negotiations with their occupiers and each other as they forged new social, cultural, and political identities.
Unlike citizens in the core areas of the Confederacy, many white residents in eastern North Carolina had a strong streak of prewar Unionism and appeared to welcome the Union soldiers when they first arrived. By 1865, however, many of these residents would alter their allegiance, developing a strong sense of southern nationalism. African Americans in the region, on the other hand, utilized the presence of Union soldiers to empower themselves, as they gained their freedom in the face of white hostility. Browning’s study ultimately tells the story of Americans trying to define their roles, with varying degrees of success and failure, in a reconfigured country.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Shifting Loyalties?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Shifting Loyalties?
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How long is Shifting Loyalties and how many pages does it have?
Shifting Loyalties has 264 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Shifting Loyalties?
Judkin Browning
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Shifting Loyalties is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807834688) and paperback(ISBN 9781469613703) and ebook(ISBN 9780807877722) and ebook(ISBN 9781469603377) and ebook(ISBN 9798890882943) and ebook(ISBN 9798893133141)
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