{"product_id":"unforgettable-sacrifice-how-black-communities-remembered-the-civil-war-paperback-softback-9781531508524","title":"Unforgettable Sacrifice; How Black Communities Remembered the Civil War (Paperback \/ softback) 9781531508524","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eUnforgettable Sacrifice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHow Black Communities Remembered the Civil War\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHilary N. Green (Author), Edda L. Fields-Black (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781531508524\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 25 February 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages, 15 b\/w illustrations\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.599 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRediscover the Civil War through the voices that refused to be silenced\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eUnforgettable Sacrifice \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a groundbreaking exploration into the heart of African American memory of the Civil War, challenging conventional narratives and revealing a rich history preserved through oral traditions and communal efforts. Through extensive archival research and stories shared on the porches of African American families, Hilary Green provides a detailed examination of how diverse Black communities across the United States have actively preserved and contested the memory of the Civil War, from the nineteenth century to the present.\u003cbr\u003e By rejecting the reduction of their experiences to mere footnotes in history, African Americans have established a vibrant commemorative culture that respects the complexity of their ancestors' sacrifices and struggles. From the rural landscapes of Black Pennsylvanians to the heart of emancipated communities in the South, Green connects the narratives of those who not only fought on battlefields but also in the realms of memory and heritage, ensuring their stories of resilience, courage, and patriotism are remembered.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eUnforgettable Sacrifice \u003c\/i\u003ebrings to light the untold stories of ordinary African Americans who took extraordinary steps in remembrance and resistance. By refusing to accept diluted narratives and lies, they have ensured the legacy of the Civil War includes the end of slavery, the valor of Black soldiers and civilians, and the ongoing struggle for democracy and full citizenship.\u003cbr\u003e This book is a testament to the enduring power of memory and the steadfast spirit of the African American community. It is an indispensable addition to the libraries of scholars, general readers, and descendant communities alike, offering new perspectives on the lasting impact of the Civil War on American identity and the persistent pursuit of justice and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote on Language and Sources\u003c\/i\u003e   xi\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eForeword \u003c\/b\u003eby Edda L. Fields-Black   xiii\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePorches: An Introduction \u003c\/b\u003e  1\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart I: Porches of My Mother's Kinkeepers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e1 \u003c\/b\u003eRemembering the Enslavement of Black Pennsylvanians   17\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e2 \u003c\/b\u003eHonoring Liberators and the Grand Reception in Harrisburg, 1865   37\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e3 \u003c\/b\u003eJoseph Winters's Songs for Self-Made Men   62\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e4 \u003c\/b\u003eCumberland Valley Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic   89\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePorch Lessons I: Rebel, Father, and \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeteran\u003c\/i\u003e   111\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart II: Porches of My Adopted Kinkeepers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e5 \u003c\/b\u003eThe Limits of Emancipationist Memory in Richmond   121\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e6 \u003c\/b\u003eBlack Women and the Persistence ofMemory   145\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePorch Lessons II: More Than Names \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eon a Page\u003c\/i\u003e   173\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart III Porches of My Father's Kinkeepers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePorch Lessons III: The Other \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSyllabus\u003c\/i\u003e   187\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e7 \u003c\/b\u003eDelayed Honor in the Charleston Lowcountry   199\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e8 \u003c\/b\u003e\"More Than a Footnote\" during the Sesquicentennial   221\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eToward Black Civil War Memory \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudies: A Conclusion\u003c\/b\u003e   244\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLocating Neal, Crawford, and Gabe: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Epilogue\u003c\/i\u003e   249\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/i\u003e  259\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNotes \u003c\/i\u003e  261\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBibliography \u003c\/i\u003e  343\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex \u003c\/i\u003e  375\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePhotographs follow page 200\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Fordham University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52670841487640,"sku":"9781531508524","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/unforgettable-sacrifice-how-black-communities-remembered-the-civil-war-paperback-softback-9781531508524","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}