Fighting for Citizenship

In Fighting for Citizenship, author Brian Taylor delves into the complex motivations behind why black men took up arms during the Civil War. Published by The University of North Carolina Press in 2020, this compelling hardback edition spans 248 pages and offers a fresh perspective on a critical historical moment. Taylor highlights how Civil War-era African Americans recognized the urgent need to leverage the conflict over slavery to not only achieve abolition but also to secure lasting rights for black citizens. This book is essential for anyone interested in understanding the intricate relationship between race, citizenship, and the fight for equality in American history.