West Virginia's War: The Civil War in Documents

This book explores the unique history of West Virginia, the only state born out of the Civil War. Western Virginians faced a dual crisis of allegiance and identity, torn between their historical ties to the secessionist state of Virginia and their loyalty to the Union. The population included a significant number of enslaved people, for whom the conflict's outcome would have major consequences. Many Civil War narratives focus on major battles,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821426400
• ISBN13: 9780821426401
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Ohio University Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.