The Sable Arm: Black Troops in the Union Army, 1861-65 by Dudley Taylor Cornish

Description: The Sable Arm by Dudley Taylor Cornish "One of the one hundred best books ever written on the Civil War". — Civil War Times Illustrated. "A path-breaking work, written with grace and clarity. This book has achieved the richly deserved status of a classic". — Civil War History. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A bona fide classic, the Sable Arm was the first work to fully chronicle the remarkable story of the nearly 180,000 black troops who served in the Union army. Hailed by such distinguished historians as T. Harry Williams ("superbly written") and George B. Tindall ("a volume of permanent value"), this work paved the way for the exploration of the black military experience in other wars. The present edition, with a new foreword and bibliographical essay, makes available once again a pioneering work that will be especially useful for scholars and students of Civil War, black, and military history. Table of Contents Foreword, by Herman Hattaway Preface Acknowledgments 1. "We are ready and would go . . ." 2. "The ultras in their eagerness have spoilt all." 3. "And who better to begin the work . . ." 4. "Soon have an army." 5. "No man can hender me." 6. "The very air seemed to be filled with obstacles." 7. "I am here to raise as many regiments of blacks as I can." 8. "But the high soul burns on . . ." 9. "The difficulty is not in stating the principle . . ." 10. "There seems to be inequality and injustice . . ." 11. ". . . taking life and honor in their hands . . ." 12. "We looks like men a-marchin on . . ." 13. ". . . even the slave becomes a man . . ." Notes on Sources Critical Bibliography Bibliographical Update Index Review "The most valuable book ever written on the topic."--Herman Hattaway, coauthor of How the North Won"Superbly written. . . . A major study . . . on a neglected side of the war."--T. Harry Williams, author of Lincoln and His Generals"Pioneering. . . . Readable, interesting, sound, with important insights."--James M. McPherson, author of The Negros Civil War"A volume of permanent value."--George B. Tindall, author of The Emergence of the New South, 1913-1945"This classic book will provide a whole new generation of Civil War enthusiasts with a better understanding of this integral part of the wars history."--Civil War Book Exchange & Collectors Newspaper"Excellent. . . . Recommended for all black studies collections, Civil War collections, and inclusive history collections in public, college, and university libraries."--Library Journal"One of the one hundred best books ever written on the Civil War."--Civil War Times Illustrated"A path-breaking work . . . written with grace and clarity. . . . After a period of thirty years, during which it has been read, cited, and used as a model, The Sable Arm has achieved the richly deserved status of a classic. Much of what is today considered conventional knowledge about the role of blacks in the Civil War can be traced to this pioneering study."--Civil War History Kirkus US Review In 1863, after limitless debate and procrastination, Negro regiment at last became officially part of the Union Army - the first colored soldiers in American history to be fully sanctioned by the Federal Government. This fact distinguished them from the cooks, orderlies, fortification laborers, etc., who had traditionally participated in American wars, and especially distinguished them from the many trained and armed Negroes who had fought sub road from soon after the outbreak of the Civil War. The Confederate use of Negroes for heavy manual tasks did much to above the Northern bias but perhaps the critical factor was the decision that states whose loyalty was uncertain would finally accept the Negro in uniform. The total number of Negro troops to serve the Union has been variously estimated from 100,000 to ??00,000: over 60,000 perished of wounds or disease. Denied full pay and benefits, the Negroes nevertheless fought with outstanding courage and were everywhere respected for their powers of endurance. The merely curious may be overwhelmed by the excessive length of this record; the more serious will find its quality of temperate judgment pleasant; its value will be primarily for the library and the scholar. (Kirkus Reviews) Review Quote "This classic book will provide a whole new generation of Civil War enthusiasts with a better understanding of this integral part of the wars history."Civil War Book Exchange & Collectors Newspaper "Excellent. . . . Recommended for all black studies collections, Civil War collections, and inclusive history collections in public, college, and university libraries."Library Journal "One of the one hundred best books ever written on the Civil War."Civil War Times Illustrated "A path-breaking work . . . written with grace and clarity. . . . After a period of thirty years, during which it has been read, cited, and used as a model, The Sable Arm has achieved the richly deserved status of a classic. Much of what is today considered conventional knowledge about the role of blacks in the Civil War can be traced to this pioneering study."Civil War History New Feature Foreword, by Herman Hattaway Preface Acknowledgments 1. "We are ready and would go . . ." 2. "The ultras in their eagerness have spoilt all." 3. "And who better to begin the work . . ." 4. "Soon have an army." 5. "No man can hender me." 6. "The very air seemed to be filled with obstacles." 7. "I am here to raise as many regiments of blacks as I can." 8. "But the high soul burns on . . ." 9. "The difficulty is not in stating the principle . . ." 10. "There seems to be inequality and injustice . . ." 11. ". . . taking life and honor in their hands . . ." 12. "We looks like men a-marchin on . . ." 13. ". . . even the slave becomes a man . . ." Notes on Sources Critical Bibliography Bibliographical Update Index Details ISBN070060328X Author Dudley Taylor Cornish Short Title SABLE ARM Publisher University Press of Kansas Language English ISBN-10 070060328X ISBN-13 9780700603282 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint University Press of Kansas Subtitle Black Troops in the Union Army, 1861-65 Place of Publication Kansas Country of Publication United States Birth 1915 Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780700603282 UK Release Date 1987-04-04 AU Release Date 1987-04-04 NZ Release Date 1987-04-04 US Release Date 1987-04-04 Pages 400 Series Modern War Studies Year 1987 Publication Date 1987-04-04 DEWEY 973.7415 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:119059696;

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