Examining the complex relationship between the U.S. government, the U.S. military, and the civilian population in wartime and peacetime, this series includes coverage of major and minor wars, as well as interwar periods in which significant military developments or controversies occurred. After a brief overview of the period, each volume delves into important issues, such as the dilemma of a civilian-controlled military, changing civilian perceptions of the armed forces, the line between dissent and disloyalty, and the tradition of the citizen soldier. Important documents and a detailed bibliography follow. Never before or since in American history have the needs and influence of the military weighed so heavily on society. Escott analyzes the militarization of life in the Confederacy and probes the relationships between military commanders, legislators, and Jefferson Davis and his administration.