{"product_id":"in-glorys-shadow-the-citadel-shannon-faulkner-and-a-changing-america-paperback","title":"In Glory's Shadow: The Citadel, Shannon Faulkner, and a Changing America - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCatherine S. Manegold\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Glory's Shadow \u003c\/b\u003eexplores the history of The Citadel, an institution set on preserving tradition in the face of profound change. Established as protection against slave insurrections feared by the white minority of Charleston, South Carolina, a generation later The Citadel was a school of privilege for young white men. Through two world wars it grew in size and reputation, proudly providing the United States with (male) military leaders, paying little heed to what was happening in the country around it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1993, when the school rescinded Shannon Faulkner's admission because of her gender, a landmark legal battle ensued. Faulkner won, and although she faced vicious harassment and left after a week, The Citadel was forced to reform: nearly 30 women have graduated since her brief time at The Citadel. \u003cb\u003eIn Glory's Shadow\u003c\/b\u003e is an engrossing and illuminating look at this pivotal event in military history and the history of women.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Glory's Shadow explores the history of The Citadel, an institution set on preserving tradition in the face of profound change. Established as protection against slave insurrections feared by the white minority of Charleston, South Carolina, a generation later The Citadel was a school of privilege for young white men. Through two world wars it grew in size and reputation, proudly providing the United States with (male) military leaders, paying little heed to what was happening in the country around it. \u003cbr\u003eIn 1993, when the school rescinded Shannon Faulkner's admission because of her gender, a landmark legal battle ensued. Faulkner won, and although she faced vicious harassment and left after a week, The Citadel was forced to reform: nearly 30 women have graduated since her brief time at The Citadel. In Glory's Shadow is an engrossing and illuminating look at this pivotal event in military history and the history of women. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatherine S. Manegold covered the litigation between Shannon Faulkner and The Citadel as a reporter with the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. Prior to joining that newspaper's staff she worked as a foreign correspondent for the \u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, reporting on military and civilian matters throughout Asia and covering the Gulf War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 364\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 8.03 x 5.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761565434144,"sku":"9780679767145","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/be8b46ea7444a9859fad226a6973d97b.webp?v=1780210605","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-glorys-shadow-the-citadel-shannon-faulkner-and-a-changing-america-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}