Reviews
The editors have done a remarkable job of providing context for these letters with extensive research. . . . Both scholarly and general readers should find this collection of letters interesting. They provide an unusual view both of immigrant life and of|9780807830444|, "These letters provide a wonderfully rich cross-section of life by ordinary Germans so neglected over this past century and in doing so helps fill the void in ethnic studies of the Civil War."-- Journal of Military History, Allow[s] the English-speaking reader some insight into the diversity of reports and opinions. . . . All readers will find the letters fascinating.-- The Historian, A fine work, and one that brings to life new primary source material.-- On Point: The Journal of Army History, "A valuable book for your library providing a first person view of the war. . . . A rewarding read increasing out understanding of the people and the times."--TOCWOC- A Civil War Blog, "These letters provide a wonderfully rich cross-section of life by ordinary Germans so neglected over this past century and in doing so helps fill the void in ethnic studies of the Civil War." - Journal of Military History, "Allow[s] the English-speaking reader some insight into the diversity of reports and opinions. . . . All readers will find the letters fascinating."-- The Historian, "The editors have done a remarkable job of providing context for these letters with extensive research. . . . Both scholarly and general readers should find this collection of letters interesting. They provide an unusual view both of immigrant life and of the American Civil War through the eyes of these newcomers." - Louisiana History, "Provides an immensely readable, human, and intimate account of the Civil War as experienced by German immigrants. . . . A beautifully composed and welcome contribution to Civil War history."-- South Carolina Historical Magazine, "Provides a fascinating glimpse into the many roles and experiences of German immigrants during the Civil War."-- Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, "These letters provide a wonderfully rich cross-section of life by ordinary Germans so neglected over this past century and in doing so helps fill the void in ethnic studies of the Civil War." -Journal of Military History, "Provides an immensely readable, human, and intimate account of the Civil War as experienced by German immigrants. . . . A beautifully composed and welcome contribution to Civil War history." -South Carolina Historical Magazine, "An excellent work of historical editing and remarkable translations. . . . These documents flesh out the experiences of Germans in the Confederate and Union armies. . . . An important primary source publication for a significant era. . . . Provides insights . . . that should interest not only historians of the Civil War era but those of 19th century United States as well." —Journal of America Ethnic History, "A fine work, and one that brings to life new primary source material." — On Point: The Journal of Army History, Provides an immensely readable, human, and intimate account of the Civil War as experienced by German immigrants. . . . A beautifully composed and welcome contribution to Civil War history.-- South Carolina Historical Magazine, No other source conveys the immigrant experience in the war so vividly and truthfully.James M. Bergquist, Villanova University, Emeritus, "An excellent work of historical editing and remarkable translations. . . . These documents flesh out the experiences of Germans in the Confederate and Union armies. . . . An important primary source publication for a significant era. . . . Provides insights . . . that should interest not only historians of the Civil War era but those of 19th century United States as well."-- Journal of America Ethnic History, "Stands out as one of the strongest pieces of Civil War ethnic history published in decades." —Annals of Iowa, "Allow[s] the English-speaking reader some insight into the diversity of reports and opinions. . . . All readers will find the letters fascinating." - The Historian, "The editors have done a remarkable job of providing context for these letters with extensive research. . . . Both scholarly and general readers should find this collection of letters interesting. They provide an unusual view both of immigrant life and of the American Civil War through the eyes of these newcomers."-- Louisiana History, Provides a fascinating glimpse into the many roles and experiences of German immigrants during the Civil War.-- Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, "Provides a fascinating glimpse into the many roles and experiences of German immigrants during the Civil War." —Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, "An excellent work of historical editing and remarkable translations. . . . These documents flesh out the experiences of Germans in the Confederate and Union armies. . . . An important primary source publication for a significant era. . . . Provides insights . . . that should interest not only historians of the Civil War era but those of 19th century United States as well." - Journal of America Ethnic History, A valuable book for your library providing a first person view of the war. . . . A rewarding read increasing out understanding of the people and the times.--TOCWOC- A Civil War Blog, "[Germans in the Civil War: The Letters They Wrote Home] presents an insight and perspective for the reader that has gone largely unnoticed for almost a century and a half. . . . This superb work of primary-source scholarship should be a welcome addition to any Civil War library." -Civil War News, The editors have done a remarkable job of providing context for these letters with extensive research. . . . Both scholarly and general readers should find this collection of letters interesting. They provide an unusual view both of immigrant life and of the American Civil War through the eyes of these newcomers.-- Louisiana History, "Stands out as one of the strongest pieces of Civil War ethnic history published in decades." - Annals of Iowa, These letters provide a wonderfully rich cross-section of life by ordinary Germans so neglected over this past century and in doing so helps fill the void in ethnic studies of the Civil War.-- Journal of Military History, [A] fine compilation. . . . A fascinating read for scholars and general readers.-- Virginia Libraries, "[ Germans in the Civil War: The Letters They Wrote Home ] presents an insight and perspective for the reader that has gone largely unnoticed for almost a century and a half. . . . This superb work of primary-source scholarship should be a welcome addition to any Civil War library." - Civil War News, "Allow[s] the English-speaking reader some insight into the diversity of reports and opinions. . . . All readers will find the letters fascinating." —The Historian, "Provides a fascinating glimpse into the many roles and experiences of German immigrants during the Civil War." - Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, An excellent work of historical editing and remarkable translations. . . . These documents flesh out the experiences of Germans in the Confederate and Union armies. . . . An important primary source publication for a significant era. . . . Provides insig|9780807830444|, An excellent work of historical editing and remarkable translations. . . . These documents flesh out the experiences of Germans in the Confederate and Union armies. . . . An important primary source publication for a significant era. . . . Provides insights . . . that should interest not only historians of the Civil War era but those of 19th century United States as well.-- Journal of America Ethnic History, "[A] fine compilation. . . . A fascinating read for scholars and general readers."-- Virginia Libraries, "Provides an immensely readable, human, and intimate account of the Civil War as experienced by German immigrants. . . . A beautifully composed and welcome contribution to Civil War history." - South Carolina Historical Magazine, "A fine work, and one that brings to life new primary source material."-- On Point: The Journal of Army History, "The editors have done a remarkable job of providing context for these letters with extensive research. . . . Both scholarly and general readers should find this collection of letters interesting. They provide an unusual view both of immigrant life and of the American Civil War through the eyes of these newcomers." —Louisiana History
