Thomas F. (hardtack) -
I've been reading about the Civil War for over 59 years. If your interest in this war extends beyond the battlefield, then this book is a must read. It explains much of the politics behind numerous international events. Plus, it is a well written book and an easy read.
The author gives you a better understanding of why the U.S. and Britain almost went to war over the HMS Trent and CSS Alabama, how both countries profited from the millions Britain paid the U.S. to settle the Alabama claims, why Lincoln supported the Mexican liberals but didn't militarily intervene against the French, and several other "incidents" you probably read about but don't understand why they were settled the way they were.
The author gives you a better understanding of why the U.S. and Britain almost went to war over the HMS Trent and CSS Alabama, how both countries profited from the millions Britain paid the U.S. to settle the Alabama claims, why Lincoln supported the Mexican liberals but didn't militarily intervene against the French, and several other "incidents" you probably read about but don't understand why they were settled the way they were.
