American Jewry and the Civil War

by Bertram W. Korn

Long considered a noteworthy title on the Jewish role in early American history this book focuses on the Jewish community as a whole during the tumultuous years of the war, and on its effort to raise the concept of human rights and equality above restrictions based on race or religion.

Genres: History, Judaism

412 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

Reviews

[Harry · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bertram Korn is no Michael or Jeff Shaara. This is highly academic history of Jews during the Civil War. While Korn presents many interesting points, it is almost impossible to read from the never-ending quotes and citations. We learn about Jewish attitudes on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line with regard to the war and slavery. We learn about Jewish chaplancy, Lincoln's relations with Jews and the rampant antisemitism in the North and South. Yet I cannot recommend this book to the lay reader without a strong stomach for quotes ad nauseum and stronger eyeglasses.

[Jack Kralik · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid book if this is your subject of interest