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The book delves into the experiences of over half a million women from slaveholding families in the Confederacy during the Civil War. As men left for battle, these women faced the daunting challenges of managing farms, supporting their families, and dealing with the complexities of enslaved individuals growing increasingly restless. Drew Faust presents a vivid portrayal of their struggles and resilience amid a time of profound crisis and uncertainty, highlighting the significant yet often overlooked roles these women played in the South's wartime narrative.
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Mothers of Invention, Drew Gilpin Faust
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Mothers of Invention
- Subtitle
- Women of the Slaveholding South in the American Civil War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Drew Gilpin Faust
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 686
- ISBN13
- 9780807866160
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Women, Military History, Wars, American History, Civil War, Civil War (1861-1865)
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- The book delves into the experiences of over half a million women from slaveholding families in the Confederacy during the Civil War. As men left for battle, these women faced the daunting challenges of managing farms, supporting their families, and dealing with the complexities of enslaved individuals growing increasingly restless. Drew Faust presents a vivid portrayal of their struggles and resilience amid a time of profound crisis and uncertainty, highlighting the significant yet often overlooked roles these women played in the South's wartime narrative.