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Lincoln's generals' wives four women who influenced the Civil War-for better and for worse

Title
Lincoln's generals' wives [electronic resource] : four women who influenced the Civil War-for better and for worse / Candice Shy Hooper.
Author
Hooper, Candice Shy.
Publication
Kent, Ohio : The Kent State University Press, [2016]

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Description
1 online resource (viii, 429 pages) : illustrations.
Series Statement
Civil War in the North
Uniform Title
Lincoln's generals' wives (Online)
Alternative Title
Lincoln's generals' wives (Online)
Subject
  • Frémont, Jessie Benton, 1824-1902
  • McClellan, Mary Ellen Marcy, 1835-1915
  • Sherman, Ellen Ewing, 1824-1888
  • Grant, Julia Dent, 1826-1902
  • Generals' spouses > United States > Biography
  • United States > History > Women. > Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Biography
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 412-419) and index.
Access (note)
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Contents
Part I. Friendly fire: Jessie Benton Frémont -- Part II. Self-inflicted wounds: Mary Ellen Marcy McClellan -- Part III. True faith and allegiance: Eleanor Ewing Sherman -- Part IV. Center of gravity: Julia Dent Grant -- Conclusion: "The woman who is known only through a man is known wrong".
LCCN
2015036101
OCLC
ssj0001674040
Author
Hooper, Candice Shy.
Title
Lincoln's generals' wives [electronic resource] : four women who influenced the Civil War-for better and for worse / Candice Shy Hooper.
Imprint
Kent, Ohio : The Kent State University Press, [2016]
Series
Civil War in the North
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 412-419) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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