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~ (Author) "FROM ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S ELECTION as president of the United States in November 1860, through the secession winter of 1860, to the bombardment of Fort Sumter..." (more)
Key Phrases: first synagogue, secession convention, southern rights, New Orleans, South Carolina, New York (more...)
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While prominent, largely forgotten Jewish leaders such as Confederate Secretary of State Judah Benjamin and Q.M. Gen. Abraham C. Myers are re-examined in Rosen's account of the Jewish confederacy, the real contribution of this book to Civil War scholarship is its thorough look at the contradictions and ironies implied by the title, and the capsule biographical sketches of quite a few of the 2,000 Jewish men who served in the Confederate army and navy. Looking at the total Southern Jewish population of less than 25,000Abased mainly in the cities of Memphis, Nashville, Mobile and ShreveportARosen concludes that, contrary to the commonly held idea of "old" Jewish families being the mainstay of the contingent, the typical Jewish soldier was a recent immigrant who "enlisted to prove he was a man and a worthy citizen"Aalbeit a citizen sometimes subject to prejudices just as virulent as anti-black racism. In addition to tracking the exploits of many soldiers, Rosen also chronicles the trials and tribulations of Jewish civilians behind the lines and the growth of anti-Semitism as the war progressed. This groundbreaking study is liberally illustrated with photographs and maps, and is written clearly and energetically as a trade book, despite its academic stamp and thoroughness. (Oct.)
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A native of Charleston, SC, Rosen (Confederate Charleston: An Illustrated History of the Place and the People During the Civil War) uses his own background and experience to recount the lives of Southern Jews from the 1700s until well after the Civil War. Loyal Southerners, the Jews accepted living in a slaveholding society, and their young men flocked to enlist when war came. The author delves into the lives of a number of prominent individuals and families, among them two U.S. senators, Judah Philip Benjamin of Louisiana and David Levy Yulee of Florida. The experiences of many other enlisted men, officers, nurses, politicians, rabbis, doctors, and businessmen are also chronicled. Rosen also explains why so many Jews chose the South as their home and why they remained loyal to it, arguing that Southern society and the Confederate army and navy may have been more tolerant of Jews than the North. The glossary provides definitions of Judaic terms. Larger public and academic libraries should consider this readable book, as should all libraries with strong Judaic or military collections.DDavid Alperstein, Queens Borough P.L., Jamaica, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Hardcover: 544 pages
  • Publisher: University of South Carolina Press; illustrated edition edition (October 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1570033633
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570033636
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Civil War History One Doesn't Normally Think Of., December 20, 2000
By Michael Charton (Tucson, Arizona) - See all my reviews
I grew up, a Jew in the Northeast. I lived in a small Southern town for four years, working as a librarian. I became fascinated by what I read about Jews serving the Confederate cause. I read whatever I could get on Confederate Sec. of State Judah Benjamin. I wish Mr. Rosen had written this book 15 years ago. It is never too late, though. This book should be in every Civil War collection, Southern Genealogy and University collections, and educated American. Another look at a tragic war that nearly tore this nation apart.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Cornerstone Book for Future Studies in this Area, February 19, 2002
By Walter Woodman (Shreveport, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This outstanding work is highly recommended. It shatters previous myths and misunderstandings about Jewish life in the old South and during the War for Southern Independence commonly called the "Civil War" by northern historians. Rosen has exhaustively covered the source material and brought to light information and facts that have been buried with the passage of time. This book will be the foundation starting point for any legitimate historical inquiry into this area for decades to come. The book is well printed, well illustrated, and a pleasure to behold and would make an outstanding addition to any library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, January 29, 2001
By Jonathan M. Fox "jfox5166" (Bethesda, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
In Mongtomery Alabama, the spot were Jefferson Davis took the oath of Office as President of the Conferatate States of America is marked by a star of david. This is said to reflect the mark that J.P. Benjamian made on the Confederary. Although small in numbers the Jewish poplulation of the Confederacy seems to have fully invoved in the war effor. I guess when your flighting a war of national survival you do not have any time to be anti semantic. This book is just the type of new scholarship that is needed if we are to rescue Conferate history from the P.C. types that see the Union Amry as some sort of very well armed civil right protest movment, and the nuts that march with Nazi and Confederate Battle Flags
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5.0 out of 5 stars Donate this book to your local library!
I give books on The Confederacy to my local library (Shreveport, LA) to enrich the lives of other Southerners who may not want to own them and can't afford to buy all that... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jackie Lynn

3.0 out of 5 stars Unknown American Jewish History
Mr. Rosen's book examines an aspect of American Jewish History seldom if ever addressed, South Jews who fought for the Confederacy. Read more
Published 13 months ago by William L. Lebovich

5.0 out of 5 stars And you never knew.......
....that The Confederacy had Jews. Surprise...A true story: in my exam room, there is always a book on my side table. Read more
Published on June 30, 2007 by Robert C. Hufford

3.0 out of 5 stars A Gorgeous . . . Info Dump
This is truly a beautiful book. It occupies a prominent place on my library shelf. The subject matter is fascinating, and important. Read more
Published on May 31, 2007 by R. J. Wells

5.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting account of Jewish life in the South before and during the Civil War.
I've had Jewish friends in Memphis and New Orleans whom I was surprised to learn had Ancestors in the Army of Northern Virgina and the Army of Tennessee. Read more
Published on September 22, 2005 by Skylark Thibedeau

5.0 out of 5 stars The Jewish Confederates
The world is full of people who just don't get it, thanks to the ultra-leftist American media. They consider South "the land of bigotry" and portray the War Between the States,... Read more
Published on May 14, 2004 by T.V. Weber

5.0 out of 5 stars Seven Score and Three Years Ago
First, I commend Robert Rosen for his dedication to this subject and for publishing this work. I am sure that it ought to be as controversial as recent books (and film) showing... Read more
Published on February 15, 2004 by Dr Victor S Alpher

5.0 out of 5 stars It's About Time
Wonderful! I'm a Southern Jewish man who's very proud of his heritage, and I used this book when I was doing research for a paper I presented in October. Read more
Published on December 1, 2003 by Gary H. Mayer

5.0 out of 5 stars An illuminating book
Robert Rosen has put together a masterfully written book about a generally unknown element of Jewish and Southern history. Read more
Published on December 12, 2001 by ManFromToronto

3.0 out of 5 stars Jam-Packed with information, but tough to read.
Robert N. Rosen's "The Jewish Confederates" is jam-packed with fascinating information that can't be found anywhere else, but unfortunately it is presented as an... Read more
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