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The narrative follows Walter Lenoir from North Carolina, delving into the intricate origins of southern white identity amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. It examines his evolving views on slavery, particularly his initial intention to free his inherited slaves, which shifted as he committed to the Confederate cause. Through Lenoir's life, the book reveals the complexities and contradictions of identity and allegiance in a tumultuous historical period.
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The Making of a Confederate, William L. Barney
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Making of a Confederate
- Subtitle
- Walter Lenoir's Civil War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William L. Barney
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780195314359
- Category
- History, World history, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative follows Walter Lenoir from North Carolina, delving into the intricate origins of southern white identity amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. It examines his evolving views on slavery, particularly his initial intention to free his inherited slaves, which shifted as he committed to the Confederate cause. Through Lenoir's life, the book reveals the complexities and contradictions of identity and allegiance in a tumultuous historical period.