About the book
The American Civil War began with a laying down of arms by Union troops at Fort Sumter, and it ended with a series of surrenders, most famously at Appomattox Courthouse. But in the intervening four years, both Union and Confederate forces surrendered en masse on scores of other occasions. Indeed, roughly one out of every four soldiers surrendered at some point during the conflict. In no other American war did surrender happen so frequently.
David Silkenat here provides the first comprehensive study of Civil War surrender, focusing on the conflicting social, political, and cultural meanings of the action. Looking at the conflict from the perspective of men who surrendered, Silkenat creates new avenues to understand prisoners of war, fighting by Confederate guerillas, the role of southern Unionists, and the experiences of African American soldiers. The experience of surrender also sheds valuable light on the culture of honor, the experience of combat, and the laws of war.
Editions of Raising the White Flag
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469649726
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469672519
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469649740
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890856548
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469649733
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890856531
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The American Civil War began with a laying down of arms by Union troops at Fort Sumter, and it ended with a series of surrenders, most famously at Appomattox Courthouse. But in the intervening four years, both Union and Confederate forces surrendered en masse on scores of other occasions. Indeed, roughly one out of every four soldiers surrendered at some point during the conflict. In no other American war did surrender happen so frequently.
David Silkenat here provides the first comprehensive study of Civil War surrender, focusing on the conflicting social, political, and cultural meanings of the action. Looking at the conflict from the perspective of men who surrendered, Silkenat creates new avenues to understand prisoners of war, fighting by Confederate guerillas, the role of southern Unionists, and the experiences of African American soldiers. The experience of surrender also sheds valuable light on the culture of honor, the experience of combat, and the laws of war.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raising the White Flag about?
The American Civil War began with a laying down of arms by Union troops at Fort Sumter, and it ended with a series of surrenders, most famously at Appomattox Courthouse. But in the intervening four years, both Union and Confederate forces surrendered en masse on scores of other occasions. Indeed, roughly one out of every four soldiers surrendered at some point during the conflict. In no other American war did surrender happen so frequently.
David Silkenat here provides the first comprehensive study of Civil War surrender, focusing on the conflicting social, political, and cultural meanings of the action. Looking at the conflict from the perspective of men who surrendered, Silkenat creates new avenues to understand prisoners of war, fighting by Confederate guerillas, the role of southern Unionists, and the experiences of African American soldiers. The experience of surrender also sheds valuable light on the culture of honor, the experience of combat, and the laws of war.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Raising the White Flag?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Raising the White Flag?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469649726
How long is Raising the White Flag and how many pages does it have?
Raising the White Flag has 368 page(s)
Is Raising the White Flag part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Civil War America
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Raising the White Flag?
David Silkenat
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Raising the White Flag is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469649726) and paperback(ISBN 9781469672519) and ebook(ISBN 9781469649740) and ebook(ISBN 9798890856548) and ebook(ISBN 9781469649733) and pdf(ISBN 9798890856531)
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