Blood in the Hills: A History of Violence in Appalachia (New Directions in Southern History)

Blood in the Hills is a groundbreaking historical analysis that uncovers the hidden truths behind Appalachia's violent reputation.

This comprehensive study delves into the region's past, from the late 18th to early 20th centuries, and sheds light on the social, political, and cultural factors that have defined Appalachia throughout its history.

With a focus on skirmishes with the native population, conflicts resulting from rapid modernization, and violence as a function of social control, Blood in the Hills provides an in-depth examination of the region's violent culture.

The book also addresses geographical isolation and ethnicity, kinship, gender, class, and race, offering a nuanced understanding of Appalachia's complex past.

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