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This Terrible War: The Civil War and its Aftermath
This Terrible War The Civil War and its Aftermath Author:Michael Fellman, Lesley J. Gordon, Daniel E. Sutherland, Michael Fellman, Lesley J. Gordon, Daniel E. Sutherland Whether a novice or an expert on the Civil War, readers will find This Terrible War to be a well-designed and fully developed book, and a powerful tool in learning about the Civil War and its foreground and aftermath. The book provides an analysis of the United States in the time leading up to the warthe slavery debate, the... more » differences between North and South, the economic and social climate of the countryand moves into the war itself, presenting stories of both common soldiers and powerful military figures. The authors also trace the impact and eventual abolition of slavery, examining the role of African-Americans during the war. They conclude that the victory of the North resulted from superior resources and manpower, but also examine other contributing factorsproviding a well-rounded, interesting and thorough analysis. The final section of the book describes the aftermath of the war, and the Epilogue examines how Americans have remembered the Civil War in later years. Ideal for anyone interested in the United States Civil War or US military history in general.« less
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An lower division, college level textbook on the American Civil War. A modern, easy to read interpretation, with a lot of thought provoking discussion points.