Description: The Politics of Mourning by Micki McElya Pulitzer Prize FinalistWinner of the John Brinckerhoff Jackson Book PrizeWinner of the Sharon Harris Book AwardFinalist, Jefferson Davis Award of the American Civil War MuseumArlington National Cemetery is one of Americas most sacred shrines, a destination for millions who tour its grounds to honor the men and women of the armed forces who serve and sacrifice. It commemorates their heroism, yet it has always been a place of struggle over the meaning of honor and love of country. Once a showcase plantation, Arlington was transformed by the Civil War, first into a settlement for the once enslaved, and then into a memorial for Union dead. Later wars broadened its significance, as did the creation of its iconic monument to universal military sacrifice: the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.As Arlington took its place at the center of the American story, inclusion within its gates became a prerequisite for claims to national belonging. This deeply moving book reminds us that many brave patriots who fought for America abroad struggled to be recognized at home, and that remembering the past and reckoning with it do not always go hand in hand."Perhaps it is cliché to observe that in the cities of the dead we find meaning for the living. But, as McElya has so gracefully shown, such a cliché is certainly fitting of Arlington."-American Historical Review"A wonderful history of Arlington National Cemetery, detailing the political and emotional background to this high-profile burial ground."-Choice FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Micki McElya is Professor of History at the University of Connecticut. She is the author of Clinging to Mammy: The Faithful Slave in Twentieth-Century America and of The Politics of Mourning: Death and Honor in Arlington National Cemetery, which won the John Brinckerhoff Jackson Book Prize and the Sharon Harris Award and was a finalist for the Jefferson Davis Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Review Perhaps it is cliché to observe that in the cities of the dead we find meaning for the living. But, as McElya has so gracefully shown, such a cliché is certainly fitting of Arlington. * American Historical Review *An insightful and affecting investigation of how Americans see themselves, and how they memorialize their soldiers, that will be of interest to historians and, particularly, veterans. -- Edwin Burgess * Library Journal (starred review) *McElya has crafted a wonderful history of Arlington National Cemetery, detailing the political and emotional background to this high profile burial ground. The evolution over the years of policies that govern who gets buried at Arlington, regardless of race or gender, is a complicated tale that deserves telling. The construction in 1921 of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier serves as a powerful symbol of the universality of military service in support of democratic ideals. McElyas finely wrought prose brings this story to light. -- E. A. Goedeken * Choice *Highlighting issues of race, gender, sexuality, and nationhood, McElya not only corrects the dominant story of military valor but recuperates the lost landscape and lives of Arlington. -- Kirk Savage, University of PittsburghThe Politics of Mourning is an elegantly written and fascinating study of the history of Arlington National Cemetery. McElya delves deeply into the complex story of Arlingtons evolution from antebellum plantation to hallowed ground and explores how this complicated past continues to shape its current status as Our Nations Most Sacred Shrine. -- Suzanne E. Smith, George Mason University Prizes Short-listed for Center for Political History at Lebanon Valley College Book Award 2018 (United States) Review Quote The Politics of Mourning is an elegantly written and fascinating study of the history of Arlington National Cemetery. McElya delves deeply into the complex story of Arlingtons evolution from antebellum plantation to hallowed ground and explores how this complicated past continues to shape its current status as Our Nations Most Sacred Shrine. Details ISBN0674237420 Pages 416 Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 0674237420 ISBN-13 9780674237421 Format Paperback Publisher Harvard University Press Imprint Harvard University Press Subtitle Death and Honor in Arlington National Cemetery Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass Country of Publication United States DEWEY 975.5295 Short Title The Politics of Mourning UK Release Date 2019-05-13 AU Release Date 2019-05-13 NZ Release Date 2019-05-13 Illustrations 22 photos Author Micki McElya Audience General Publication Date 2019-05-01 US Release Date 2019-05-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161734813;
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ISBN-13: 9780674237421
Book Title: The Politics of Mourning
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication Year: 2019
Subject: History
Item Height: 235 mm
Number of Pages: 416 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Politics of Mourning: Death and Honor in Arlington National Cemetery
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Author: Micki Mcelya
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Format: Paperback