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Overview"The Army of the Potomac was a hotbed of political activity during the Civil War. As a source of dissent widely understood as a frustration for Abraham Lincoln, its onetime commander, George B. McClellan, even secured the Democratic nomination for president in 1864. But in this comprehensive reassessment of the army's politics, Zachery A. Fry argues that the war was an intense political education for its common soldiers. Fry examines several key ""crisis points"" to show how enlisted men developed political awareness that went beyond personal loyalties. By studying the struggle between Republicans and Democrats for political allegiance among the army's rank and file, Fry reveals how captains, majors, and colonels spurred a pro-Republican political awakening among the enlisted men, culminating in the army's resounding Republican voice in state and national elections in 1864. For decades, historians have been content to view the Army of the Potomac primarily through the prism of its general officer corps, portraying it as an arm of the Democratic Party loyal to McClellan's leadership and legacy. Fry, in contrast, shifts the story's emphasis to resurrect the successful efforts of pro administration junior officers who educated their men on the war's political dynamics and laid the groundwork for Lincoln's victory in 1864." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Zachery A. FryPublisher: The University of North Carolina Press Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Weight: 0.620kg ISBN: 9781469654454ISBN 10: 1469654458 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 30 April 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviews"Highly recommended because of the insights on the time period, and a valuable contribution to understanding the common Civil War soldier."" - Library Journal, starred review" Highly recommended because of the insights on the time period, and a valuable contribution to understanding the common Civil War soldier.--Library Journal, starred review Highly recommended because of the insights on the time period, and a valuable contribution to understanding the common Civil War soldier. - Library Journal, starred review Author InformationZachery A. Fry is assistant professor of military history at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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