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This fascinating book explores one of the most controversial episodes of the American Civil War: the draft riots that rocked New York City in the summer of 1863. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and interviews with eyewitnesses, this volume paints a vivid and gripping portrait of a city pushed to the brink of chaos by the pressures of war. With its detailed historical analysis and compelling narrative style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of America's greatest conflict. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant
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New York and the Conscription of 1863; A Chapter in History of the Civil War
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