Bibliograph

The Civil War, Bruce Catton ; with an introduction by James M. McPherson

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The Civil War, Bruce Catton ; with an introduction by James M. McPherson

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Civil War

Oclc number

57224355

Responsibility statement

Bruce Catton ; with an introduction by James M. McPherson

Series statement

The American Heritage library

Summary

Introduced by the critically acclaimed Civil War historian James M. McPherson, The Civil War vividly traces one of the most moving chapters in American history, from the early division between the North and the South to the final surrender of Confederate troops. Catton's account of battles is a must-read for anyone interested in the war that divided America, carefully weaving details about the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas

Table Of Contents

A house divided -- The opening guns -- The clash of amateur armies -- Real warfare begins -- The navies -- Confederate high-water mark -- A search for allies -- Stalemate, East and West -- The South's last opportunity -- The armies -- Two economies at war -- The destruction of slavery -- The Northern vise tightens -- The politics of war -- Total warfare -- The forlorn hope -- Victory -- End and beginning -- Sound of distant drums

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