Full Description
During the American Civil War, several newspapers remained Confederate sympathizers despite their locations being occupied by Union troops. Examining these papers, the authors explore what methods of suppression occupiers used, how occupation influenced the editorial and business sides of the press, and how occupation impacted freedom of the press.
Contents
IntroductionUnder Union Occupation 2. 'Ruling the Roost': The Occupied Press in Civil War Chattanooga 3. 'This Causeless War': The Transformation of New Orleans Newspapers During Union Occupation 4. Siege, Surrender and a New Age of Journalism in Occupied Vicksburg Conclusion
