Conscientious Objectors in the Civil War

Wright, Edward Needles

ISBN 10: 1512822604 / ISBN 13: 9781512822601

Published by University of Pennsylvania Press, 1931

About this Item

Inscribed by the author to his son-in-law, the noted American poet and academic William H. Matchett, who was a conscientious objector during WWII: 'For Bill / with affectionate congratulations / (signed) of Edward Needles Wright.' 8vo. - over 7¾ in. - 9¾ in. vii + 274pp., including bibliography and index. A Very Good copy with light shelfwear; the unclipped dust jacket is Very Good with light edgewear and chipping, with several closed tears.

Seller Inventory # 653517

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conscientious Objectors in the Civil War
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
• Publication Date: 1931
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1512822604
• ISBN 13: 9781512822601
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rare Military

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Synopsis

The term "conscientious objector" was not in use during the Civil War, but the concept certainly existed. This engrossing volume studies the whole problem of objection to warfare on religious or moral grounds, as it existed during the Civil War. The author covers five major areas: the type of individuals and which religious denominations were actually opposed to the war on conscientious grounds; what efforts were made on behalf of objectors and what changes took place in their political status; the attitude of the civil and military authorities toward objectors; the number of objectors; and, finally, a comparison of the problem of conscientious objection in the Civil War with the same problem as it existed for the United States during World War I.

The facts presented in this volume are of historical interest; the conclusions the author draws, however, are as relevant and important today as they have been during any period in American history.