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The Last Generation

Young Virginians in Peace, War, and Reunion (Civil War America)

by Peter S. Carmichael · May 11, 2005

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A look at the lives of more than 100 young white men from Virginia's last generation to grow up with the institution of slavery. By examining members of this generation on personal as well as generational and cultural levels, Carmichael sheds light on the formation and reformation of Southern identity.

HistoryPolitics and governmentSocial conditionsSocial aspectsWhite MenWhitesYouthYoung menNationalismPolitical activityVirginia, social conditionsVirginia, politics and government