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Mary Chesnut's Civil War

1981886 pagesYale University Press

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This authorized account, drawn from the diaries of a Southern aristocrat, offers a firsthand perspective on the American Civil War. It chronicles the gradual disintegration and ultimate destruction of the Confederacy through the eyes of someone living within its highest social circles. The narrative provides an intimate look at the personal and societal impact of this tumultuous period.

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Mary Boykin Miller Chesnut is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience. Her work focuses on American literature, making classic texts accessible for readers.

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Book cover of Mary Chesnut's Civil War
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