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Lessons from the American Civil War, with Sarah Churchwell and Karen Joy Fowler

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Exploring Generational Perspectives on Slavery

This chapter explores a family's evolving attitudes towards slavery during the Civil War era, revealing the stark contrasts between the grandfather's active opposition and the ambivalence of later generations. It highlights the moral dilemmas faced by Southern individuals and the complexities of their relationships with the institution of slavery.

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