Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge
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Explores the complex issues faced by Texans in the Civil War era. Through a wide range of primary source documents, the book sheds light on a distinct historical perspective born of the combination of geographic location and cultural diversity. The readings and primary source documents included record both exceptional and mundane events of everyday life during a dramatic and fascinating era.
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Living on the Edge by Patrick J Kelly
Living on the Edge: Texas During the Civil War and Reconstruction explores the complex issues faced by Texans in the Civil War era. Through a wide range of primary source documents, the book sheds light on a distinct historical perspective born of the combination of geographic location and cultural diversity. The readings and primary source documents in the book record both exceptional and mundane events of everyday life during a dramatic and fascinating era. While students may already be familiar with slavery, secession, the war years, and the Reconstruction period, they will gain new insight into history through personal writings such as slave narratives and diaries. In addition, speeches and ads, government reports, and political documents reflect the perspective and concerns of society at the time. The geographic position of Texas combined with its cultural diversity make the history of Texas in the Civil War era unique. Living on the Edge: Texas During the Civil War and Reconstruction offers a look at an aspect of American history that is suitable for courses in Civil War history, Texas history, and historical methods.
Patrick Kelly earned his Ph.D. at New York University. Before joining the faculty at the University of Texas, San Antonio, Dr. Kelly lectured at Harvard University and was a visiting professor at Tufts University. He is the author of Creating a National Home: Building the Veterans’ Welfare State, 1860-1900 and “The North American Crisis of the 1860s.”
Rhonda Minten, who earned her master’s degree in history at the University of Texas, San Antonio, is now an adjunct professor and lecturer in the Department of History, where she teaches courses in world civilizations, United States history, and Texas history. Professor Minten also teaches at Northwest Vista College.
Rhonda Minten, who earned her master’s degree in history at the University of Texas, San Antonio, is now an adjunct professor and lecturer in the Department of History, where she teaches courses in world civilizations, United States history, and Texas history. Professor Minten also teaches at Northwest Vista College.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781626610538 |
| ISBN 10 | 1626610533 |
| Title | Living on the Edge |
| Author | Patrick J Kelly |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cognella, Inc |
| Year published | 2015-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |