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100 1 _aTaylor, Richard,
_d1826-1879
245 1 0 _aDestruction and Reconstruction :
_bPersonal Experiences of the Late War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-05
508 _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Destruction and Reconstruction" by Richard Taylor is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides personal insights and reflections from Taylor, a Lieutenant-General in the Confederate Army, regarding the American Civil War, including the lead-up to the war, the conflict itself, and the subsequent Reconstruction era. Taylor recounts his experiences, observations, and the complexities of Southern society during this turbulent period. The opening of the book presents Taylor's rationale for documenting his experiences during the Civil War, emphasizing his role as a participant in significant events such as secession and key battles. He outlines the political and social climate of the time, discussing the various factions within the South and their impact on the war's progression. Taylor also begins to delve into specific instances and figures of note, setting the stage for more detailed accounts of military operations and the struggles faced by the Confederate forces. This introduction effectively establishes an authoritative voice and foreshadows a thoughtful examination of the lessons learned from the war, making it relevant for readers interested in military history and the intricacies of American society during the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
653 _aReconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23747
999 _c64779
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