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The conclusion of America’s Civil War set off an ongoing struggle as a fractured society suffered the psychological consequences of four years of destruction, deprivation and distrust. Veterans experienced climbing rates of depression, suicide, mental illness, crime, and alcohol and drug abuse. Survivors, leery of conventional medicine and traditional religion, sought out quacks and spiritualists as cult memberships grew. This book provides a comprehensive account of the war-weary fighting their mental demons. ** About the Author R. Gregory Lande is an independent history scholar whose military and medical experiences guide his research. The author of numerous articles and books, he lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. History Social Science United States General Civil War Period (1850-1877) Cover 1 Table of Contents 8 Preface 10 Introduction 12 One—Sadness and Suicide 22 Two—A Loss of Faith 48 Three—Promising Much and Delivering Little 85 Four—Intemperance 108 Fi

Author

R. Gregory Lande

Publisher

McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9781476626949

Subjects

Psychology, History, Humanities