Selected Physical Books
Half Slave and Half Free by Call Number: E459 .L48 2005Explores our divided country from the days of the revolution leading up to the Civil War, and explains how the development of two societies (one dependent on freedom and another dependent on slavery) led us into that war.
The Civil War - A Narrative by Call Number: E468 .F7A narrative account by one of the preeminent Civil War scholars, this three-volume epic account is praised for remaining objective in examining both sides of the conflict.
Debating Slavery by Call Number: E441 .S657 1998What was slavery's effect on the economy and society of the South? Was it a profitable and healthy institution? This book examines both sides of the slavery debate, from the economic and societal viewpoints.
Society and Culture in the Slave South by Call Number: HN79.A13 S36 1992Understand the nature of plantation and family life in the south. Essays explore the dynamics between masters and slaves, men and women. Dissenting opinions presented. Also available in ebook format.
Photographs Division, Washington, D.C.. In Library of Congress.
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Selected Online Resources
The Journal of the Civil War Era (Online Peer-reviewed Journal)
Search this peer-reviewed journal for articles on all aspects of life and events in the Civil War era. Information on the war itself, culture and entertainment, scientific achievements, the life and roles of the people, etc. Issues since 2005 available in OneSearch.
The Antebellum South (Online Textbook)
The period leading up to the Civil War was one of strong culture and economy in the South. This online textbook paints a picture of that society and explains the South's reliance on slavery. It outlines what led to the states to join in secession, and ultimately cause the Civil War. You will also find primary sources scattered throughout.
Learn about the causes and events of the Civil War and its battles. Explore battlefields, photographs, and other archives.
Autobiography of an Abolitionist (Digitized Book)
This digitized version of The Autobiography, Memories and Experiences of Moncure Daniel Conway details the life of a child, born to slave-owners, who grows into a staunch abolitionist.