Becoming American under fire Irish Americans, African Americans, and the politics of citizenship during the Civil War era / Christian G. Samito.

Contents The crisis of citizenship in the 1850s -- The question of armed service -- African Americans in arms -- Equal rights and the experience of military justice for African American soldiers -- Irish Americans in arms -- African Americans and the call for rights -- The affirmation of naturalized citizenship in America -- The affirmation of naturalized citizenship abroad -- Epilogue: the legacy of national citizenship in the era of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 2009023335
ISBN9780801448461 (cloth : alk. paper)

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