women

Discusses some of the women authors whose writings contributed to the conception of the ideas about the Civil War and its aftermath and some lesser known African-American women authors who documented little know aspects of the war.

Charlotte Waverly is a 28 year-old upper-class woman from New York and one of only 100 women chosen for nursing training. On the battlefields, she and the other nurses find themselves up against corruption, opposition and wounded men such as they have never seen before. Charlotte's life intersects with that of an Irish immigrant who turns to the unthinkable when faced with starvation after her husband leaves for war.

A collection of essays that explore the history of civil rights in public education.

Nineteen-year-old Sarah masquerades as a man during the Civil War, serving as a nurse on the battlefield and a spy for the Union Army, escaping from the Confederates, and falling in love with one of her fellow soldiers. Based on the life of Sarah Emma Edmonds.

Tells the stories of thirty women or groups of women who participated in the Civil War as soldiers, spies, journalists, nurses, and in other significant roles.

Presents the stories of four women currently serving in the United States' military, discussing femininity, veiled discrimination, dating, marriage problems, separation from children, career paths, and self-worth.

"Explores the lives and roles of women during the Civil War, including their work as nurses, spies, and soldiers, as well as daily life and work on the home front"--Provided by publisher.

An oral history describes how American servicewomen deal with discrimination, career demands, and parenthood.

Seeks to answer the question: Can women be good soldiers?.