Business of Civil War Military Mobilization And the State, 1861-1865

This wide-ranging account of the giant military-supply system the North developed after 1861 reconstructs an important but little-known part of Civil War history. In his study of army politics, production, and procurement, Mark R. Wilson offers a fresh view of the wartime North and the ways in which its economy worked. "A fascinating account of how the North marshaled its economic might to win the Civil War." -- Journal of Economic History "Anyone interested in the antebellum army, the Civil War, or the role of the military in the American political economy will find this book worthwhile." -- Journal of Military History "An outstanding contribution to our understanding of the military's role in society, politics, and the economy during the nineteenth century." -- Technology and Culture "Wilson provides an excellent treatment of the constantly evolving financial and manufacturing infrastructure that supported United States armies during the Civil War." -- The Historian "An excellent contribution to the general understanding of Union military institutions." -- American Historical Review "A compelling account of the political economy of Northern mobilization." -- Enterprise and Society Mark R. Wilson is an associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.Wilson, Mark R. is the author of 'Business of Civil War Military Mobilization And the State, 1861-1865', published 2006 under ISBN 9780801883484 and ISBN 0801883482.