Synopses & Reviews
Undoubtedly the most cataclysmic military struggle of the late nineteenth century, the American Civil War spanned four bloody years of fighting in which over 620,000 American soldiers and sailors lost their lives. From its outbreak at Fort Sumter, South Carolina in April 1861 until its conclusion at the Appotomax Court House, more than 10,000 battles, engagements and skirmishes were recorded across the length and breadth of America. This book explores the political, historical and cultural significance of the American Civil War, examining its impact on the civilians and military personnel caught up in it.
Synopsis
Essential Histories Specials cover the world's most cataclysmic wars, each book drawing together the strategic, tactical, social, political and cultural aspects of a major war in a single volume. Available in time for the 140th anniversary of the massive battle of Gettysburg, July 1863, Essential Histories Specials I combines the acclaimed Essential Histories volumes 4, 5, 10 and 11, and features a new foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner James M McPherson. This comprehensive work covers the strategic, geographic and logistical aspects of the war, studying their impact on soldiers, officers and civilians.