THOMAS H. O'CONNOR (1922-2012) was the unofficial dean of Boston historians and the author of numerous books.
"This is the best book on the history of Boston to be written in
decades . . . ranking in readerly charm and narrative grip with the
books of Barbara Tuchman and Doris Kearns Goodwin."--Jack Beatty,
Boston magazine
"This is an indispensable book for any serious student of the Civil
War."--David Herbert Donald
"This is a fine addition to the growing literature about the home
fronts in the Civil War."--James M. McPherson
"[Thomas O'Connor] captures these tumultuous times with vital
portraits of preachers and workmen, copperheads and abolitionists.
O'Connor has again done Boston the favor of resurrecting its
riotous and vivid past."--Martin F. Nolan, Boston Globe
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