War at Every Door: Partisan Politics and Guerrilla Violence in East Tennessee, 1860-1869
Editorial Reviews
Review
[Fisher's] presentation is balanced in a topic area where it is easy to become a partisan of one side to the controversy. His writing is clear, and his account is succinct and to the point. (American Historical Review)
An important contribution to our understanding of the Civil War in a border area of the upper South. (Journal of American History)
Fisher is to be commended for bringing the war in east Tennessee to light. His text is well written and very well researched. (Civil War News)
Ample reference material and statistics complement the text in a superb effort to integrate war and society from which we can learn much more about our Civil War--not necessarily the Civil War of 'Gettysburg' or even 'Gone with the Wind,' but perhaps a 'real civil war' within our traditionally understood conflict. (Civil War Courier)
Well researched and clearly written, this book will become the standard history of partisan warfare in east Tennessee. (Choice)
Book Description
One of the most divided regions of the Confederacy, East Tennessee was the site of fierce Unionist resistance to secession, Confederate rule, and the Southern war effort. It was also the scene of unrelenting 'irregular,' or guerrilla, warfare between Union and Confederate supporters, a conflict that permanently altered the region's political, economic, and social landscape. In this study, Noel Fisher examines the military and political struggle for control of East Tennessee from the secession crisis through the early years of Reconstruction, focusing particularly on the military and political significance of the region's irregular activity.
Fisher portrays in grim detail the brutality and ruthlessness employed not only by partisan bands but also by Confederate and Union troops under constant threat of guerrilla attack and government officials frustrated by unstinting dissent. He demonstrates that, generally, guerrillas were neither the romantic, daring figures of Civil War legend nor mere thieves and murderers, but rather were ordinary men and women who fought to live under a government of their choice and to drive out those who did not share their views.
War at Every Door: Partisan Politics and Guerrilla Violence in East Tennessee, 1860-1869
War at Every Door: Partisan Politics and Guerrilla Violence in East Tennessee, 1860-1869,Noel C. Fisher,The University of North Carolina Press,0807823678,19th century,Civil War, 1861-1865,Guerrillas,History,History - U.S.,History: American,Military History - U.S. Civil War,Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877),Tennessee, East,U.S. History - Civil War And Reconstruction (1860-1877),United States - Civil War,United States - State & Local - General,American history: c 1800 to c 1900,Civil war,History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877),Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle,USA,c 1800 to c 1900
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