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Ordeal by Fire: The Civil War and Reconstruction
Ordeal by Fire The Civil War and Reconstruction Author:James McPherson Written by a leading Civil War historian and Pulitzer Prize winner, this text describes the social, economic, political, and ideological conflicts that led to a unique, tragic, and transitional event in American history. The third edition incorporates recent scholarship and addresses renewed areas of interest in the Civil War/Reconstruction era ... more »including the motivations and experiences of common soldiers and the role of women in the war effort.« less