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Mystic Romances Of The Blue And The Grey: Masks Of War, Commerce And Society (1883)

Mystic Romances Of The Blue And The Grey: Masks Of War, Commerce And Society (1883)

Branscom, Alexander C.

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Economics20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1120010128
ISBN13: 9781120010124
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 26 2009
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.71 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Mystic Romances Of The Blue And The Grey: Masks Of War, Commerce And Society is a book written by Alexander C. Branscom and first published in 1883. The book is a collection of stories that explore the complex relationships between war, commerce, and society during the American Civil War. The title refers to the mystic and romanticized notions of the Union and Confederate armies, as well as the blue and grey uniforms worn by their soldiers. The stories in the book are fictional, but they are grounded in historical events and characters. Branscom weaves together tales of love, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of the war. He explores the ways in which the conflict shaped the lives of ordinary people, from soldiers on the front lines to civilians caught in the crossfire. The book is divided into three sections: Masks of War, Masks of Commerce, and Masks of Society. Each section delves into a different aspect of the war and its impact on American life. In the Masks of War section, Branscom explores the experiences of soldiers on both sides of the conflict. He portrays the horrors of battle and the emotional toll it takes on those who fight. In the Masks of Commerce section, Branscom examines the economic forces that drove the war. He looks at the role of slavery, the impact of the blockade on Southern trade, and the rise of war profiteers. In the Masks of Society section, Branscom explores the social dynamics of the war. He looks at the relationships between men and women, between slaves and their owners, and between different classes of people. He also examines the ways in which the war challenged traditional gender roles and social norms. Overall, Mystic Romances Of The Blue And The Grey is a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of the American Civil War. It offers a unique perspective on the conflict and its impact on American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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