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Women in Civil War Texas - Deborah M Liles, Angela Boswell 2016 PDF University of North Texas Press BOOKS
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Women in Civil War Texas
Author: Deborah M Liles, Angela Boswell
Year: 2016
Pages: 312
Format: PDF
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Language: ENG



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Nichols. Women in Civil War Texas by Lizzie J. Nichols is a groundbreaking work that sheds light on the often-overlooked role of women during the American Civil War. The book explores how women in Texas, a state that seceded from the Union in 1861, played a crucial role in the conflict, both on and off the battlefield. Through extensive research and engaging narrative, Nichols reveals the complex and multifaceted experiences of these women, challenging traditional notions of gender roles and highlighting their agency and resilience. The plot revolves around the lives of four main characters: Mary, a young widow who disguises herself as a man to fight alongside her husband's regiment; Emma, a wealthy plantation owner who uses her resources to aid the Confederacy; Jane, a freed slave who becomes a spy for the Union army; and Rachel, a Comanche woman who must navigate the dangerous world of the Texas frontier while protecting her family. Each character's story is woven together with historical events and figures, creating a rich tapestry of the Civil War experience in Texas. As the war rages on, these women face unimaginable hardships, from the loss of loved ones to the destruction of their homes and communities.
Николс. «Женщины в гражданской войне в Техасе» Лиззи Дж. Николс - это новаторская работа, которая проливает свет на часто упускаемую из виду роль женщин во время гражданской войны в США. Книга исследует, как женщины в Техасе, штате, который вышел из состава Союза в 1861 году, сыграли решающую роль в конфликте, как на поле боя, так и за его пределами. Посредством обширных исследований и увлекательного повествования Николс раскрывает сложный и многогранный опыт этих женщин, бросая вызов традиционным представлениям о гендерных ролях и подчеркивая их способность и устойчивость. Сюжет вращается вокруг жизни четырёх главных героев: Мэри, молодой вдовы, которая переодевается мужчиной, чтобы сражаться вместе с полком своего мужа; Эмма, богатая владелица плантаций, которая использует свои ресурсы для помощи Конфедерации; Джейн, освобождённая рабыня, которая становится шпионом армии Союза; и Рэйчел, женщина из команчей, которая должна ориентироваться в опасном мире техасской границы, защищая свою семью. История каждого персонажа сплетена вместе с историческими событиями и личностями, создавая богатый гобелен опыта Гражданской войны в Техасе. По мере того как бушует война, эти женщины сталкиваются с невообразимыми трудностями, от потери близких до разрушения их домов и общин.
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