Wars Within a War

Wars within a War is a collection of essays by leading scholars that examines the internal conflicts faced by both sides during the Civil War, as well as the lasting cultural and political disputes that extended into the postwar era. Covering a range of topics from literature to memorialization, the essays explore how debates surrounding the war’s meaning and memory have persisted over time. This volume offers valuable insights into the ongoing conversations about the Civil War's legacy within American history.