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This Republic of Suffering

Death and the American Civil War

Book • 2008

Drew Gilpin Faust

This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War by Drew Gilpin Faust examines the profound impact of mass death during the Civil War on American society.

The book delves into how the war reshaped Victorian grief customs, influenced literary works, and altered government obligations to the dead and their families.

It also explores the psychological and social implications of killing and dying during this period.

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Daniel Pfeiffer

Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Ryan Holiday as a book about the psychological effects of the U.S. Civil War.

Andrew Wehrman On Why It Is Crucial To Study Pandemics Of The Past

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Lydia Dugdale in the context of the Civil War's impact on dying practices.

Lydia Dugdale on the Lost Art of Dying

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Cal Newport in relation to advice on managing shallow work demands.

Ep. 124: LISTENER CALLS: Preserving Depth in the Vast Shallows

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Daniel Pfeiffer ; it's about the impact of the Civil War on the country.

“Trump’s Recovery Summer.”

Mentioned by Anne Strainchamps in the introduction, referencing its significance in understanding collective grief.

We Need to Talk About COVID

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Ryan Holiday in relation to the Civil War and its impact.

Author Nancy Sherman on Building Resilience and Living Well | What Are You Making Up About This? That’s The Question.

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S.C. Gwynne as an author whose book is one of his favorites.

Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Writer S.C. Gwynne Discuss the Great Stories and Leaders of the American Civil War

Mentioned by Maggie Jones when discussing the introduction of embalming to the general public during the Civil War.

The Sunday Read: 'The Movement to Bring Death Closer'

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