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Mr. Lincoln's Army (Army of the Potomac, Bk 1)
Mr Lincoln's Army - Army of the Potomac, Bk 1 Author:Bruce Catton Author of more than a dozen books on Civil War history, Catton is renowned for his vivid and lyrical narratives. The Army of the Potomac Trilogy, Catton's most widely read work, recounts the bitter struggle between the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Virginia, and this first volume chronicles the early years under the command of General McCl... more »ellan.
This book is the first volume of the history of the Army of the Potomac, from its formation, the command of George B. McClellan, the Peninsula Campaign, the Northern Virginia Campaign, and the Battle of Antietam.« less
I just love Catton's writing. He's such an expert on the facts of the era, but writes with all the excitement of fiction. If you find history dry, read Catton for the thrill of immediacy. My edition is older, but in very good shape.