Contains topically arranged entries that provide insight into daily life during the American Civil War, discussing the soldier's life, family and community, religion, and popular culture, and provides primary source documents. Includes a chronology, photographs, illustrations, a…
"History is best absorbed through the words of those who experienced it. This 2-volume set illuminates daily life in both the North and the South during the American Civil War. Approximately 220 articles, organized thematically for easy browsability, provide a wealth of referenc…
"Jeddah was characterised bv a cosmopolitan population, resulting from the city's close connection to maritime trade and its function as the port of Mecca, the holymost city of Islam. Locally, this was conceptualised as the responsibility of hospitality for the guests of God. Th…