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Confederates In The Attic

Tony Horwitz
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49 pages • 1 hour read

Tony Horwitz

Confederates In The Attic: Dispatches From The Unfinished Civil War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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    Tony Horwitz's Confederates In The Attic is praised for its insightful exploration of Civil War memory in contemporary America, blending historical analysis with engaging personal anecdotes. Readers appreciate Horwitz’s humor and narrative style but some criticize the book for an occasional lack of depth in its portrayal of sensitive topics. Ideal for history buffs.

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    Readers of Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz will enjoy an engaging blend of American history and cultural exploration. Ideal for fans of books like Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and Hillbilly Elegy, it appeals to those interested in Civil War legacies, Southern identity, and insightful reportage.

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    Topics
    Sociology
    History: U.S.
    Themes
    Life/Time: The Past
    Emotions/Behavior: Grief
    Genre
    Action / Adventure
    Period
    American Civil War