Author: Bynum, Victoria E.
Publisher: Osprey Publishing Ltd
Year: 2006
ISBN: 1846030110
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: As New
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Description: New book, 272 pages. Tearing apart a nation founded on ideas of liberty and union, the American Civil War saw some of the most bitter and bloody fighting that humankind has ever seen. The war changed America for ever, changing its future and determining its place in history. In this book twelve eminent historians discuss the origins and legacy of a landmark conflict. Each chapter offers a fresh perspective on the key themes of the Civil War. Innovation in military and naval warfare, espionage, emancipation, personalities of the leaders, both on and off the battlefield, and the home front are explored, painting a fascinating and comprehensive picture of America at war with itself.