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The Last GenerationThe Last Generation

The Last Generation2005

Young Virginians in Peace, War, and Reunion (Civil War America)

Peter S. Carmichael

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A look at the lives of more than 100 young white men from Virginia's last generation to grow up with the institution of slavery. By examining members of this generation on personal as well as generational and cultural levels, Carmichael sheds light on the formation and reformation of Southern identity.

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First published
2005
OL Work ID
OL3527884W

Subjects

HistoryPolitics and governmentSocial conditionsSocial aspectsWhite MenWhitesYouthYoung menNationalismPolitical activityVirginia, social conditionsVirginia, politics and governmentYouth, united statesYouth, political activityNationalism, united statesSouthern states, politics and governmentVirginia, history, civil war, 1861-1865United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865

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