"Mothers of Invention" is a non-fiction book by American historian Drew Gilpin Faust. The book explores the role of women in the American Civil War, both on the home front and as active participants in the conflict. Faust examines the experiences of a diverse group of women, including those who supported the war effort through fundraising and organizing, those who served as nurses and caregivers, and those who disguised themselves as men in order to fight on the front lines. Through their stories, Faust offers a new perspective on the Civil War and challenges traditional notions of gender roles and expectations. The book also explores the ways in which the war changed the lives of women and paved the way for new opportunities and freedoms in the years that followed. "Mothers of Invention" was widely praised by critics for its engaging storytelling and groundbreaking research, and it has become a landmark work in the field of Civil War history.
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