The Civil War
HarperCollins · Paperback · December 14, 2004
"Nothing in our time makes the Civil War as alive as the writings of Bruce Catton." —Baltimore Sun Infinitely readable and absorbing, Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Catton’s The Civil War is one of the most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume.
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- Who it’s for
- Clear, steady Civil War history with enough narrative pull to keep you moving.
- Genres
- Civil War Era, Civil Wars, 19th-Century America
- Published
- HarperCollins, December 14, 2004
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"Nothing in our time makes the Civil War as alive as the writings of Bruce Catton." —Baltimore Sun Infinitely readable and absorbing, Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Catton’s The Civil War is one of the most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume.
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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.
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Clear, steady Civil War history with enough narrative pull to keep you moving.
Come here for
- Civil War history, clearly told
- A sustained narrative read
Expect
- Cultural literacy without the dust
- Explanation and immersion, in balance
Where it sits
| Civil War Era | 96% |
|---|---|
| Civil Wars | 45% |
| 19th-Century America | 38% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
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- Nuclear Warfare
- World War II History
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- History Resources
- U.S. State & Local History
- Colonial America (to 1775)
- Revolutionary America (1775-1800)
- Authors
- Bruce Catton
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- December 14, 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Nuclear Warfare