In Glory's Shadow: The Citadel, Shannon Faulkner, and a Changing America - Softcover

Manegold, Catherine S. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679767142 ISBN 13: 9780679767145

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2001

Synopsis

In Glory's Shadow explores the history of The Citadel, an institution set on preserving tradition in the face of profound change. Established as protection against slave insurrections feared by the white minority of Charleston, South Carolina, a generation later The Citadel was a school of privilege for young white men. Through two world wars it grew in size and reputation, proudly providing the United States with (male) military leaders, paying little heed to what was happening in the country around it.

In 1993, when the school rescinded Shannon Faulkner's admission because of her gender, a landmark legal battle ensued. Faulkner won, and although she faced vicious harassment and left after a week, The Citadel was forced to reform: nearly 30 women have graduated since her brief time at The Citadel. In Glory's Shadow is an engrossing and illuminating look at this pivotal event in military history and the history of women.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

?This is the story of the death struggle of an especially pernicious form of provincialism, and Manegold tells the story superbly.??Los Angeles Times

About the Author:

Catherine S. Manegold covered the litigation between Shannon Faulkner and The Citadel as a reporter with the New York Times. Prior to joining that newspaper's staff she worked as a foreign correspondent for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Newsweek, reporting on military and civilian matters throughout Asia and covering the Gulf War.

About this edition

• Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0679767142
• ISBN 13: 9780679767145
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 364