The Civil War and Readjustment in Kentucky

Download or read book The Civil War and Readjustment in Kentucky written by E. Merton Coulter and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2018-08-25 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to discover what was typical in the history and character of the state during the period of the Civil War and the readjustment that followed. The author explains the early neutrality of the state that did not secede until after the war, the break-down of that neutrality, the growing dominance of the Confederacy, and postwar reconstruction. Originally published in 1926. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.