The Long Civil War in the North Georgia Mountains: Confederate Nationalism, Sectionalism, and White Supremacy in Bartow County, Georgia

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The book explores the geographical influences on Civil War loyalties in Bartow County, Georgia, highlighting the contrast between urban and rural communities. It illustrates how residents in towns and fertile areas tended to support the Confederacy, while those engaged in subsistence farming and living in isolation generally favored the Union. By focusing on this region's unique terrain, the author provides a detailed analysis of the socio-economic factors that shaped allegiances during the Civil War.