American Iliad: Story of the Civil War - Softcover

Roland, Charles Pierce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070535949 ISBN 13: 9780070535947

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 1990

Synopsis

This concise yet comprehensive narrative history of the War places the main emphasis on military action, weaving into its narrative accounts of the major political, economic, social and cultural developments of the epoch. The work offers biographical and character sketches of the leading figures of the war, stressing contrasts between Lincoln and Davis, Grant and Lee, Sherman and Jackson; coverage of the civilian side - showing how the social and cultural resources of the North and South were mobilised to support the war; and coverage of the suffering and struggles of the former slaves in the vicissitudes of early emancipation, including full discussion of emancipation measure by Lincoln administration. A contrast of social, economic and cultural developments and effects of the war on both Northern and Southern women and blacks is provided, and the diplomatic contest for the support or neutrality of the major European powers, including the failure of the Confederacy's "King Cotton Diplomacy", is also covered.

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Review

"The best concise narrative of the war currently available."

Roland's book is the starting point for a serious student to begin his study of the Civil War. -- Larry Freiheit "Roll Call to Destiny Book Contest"

"Provides a perspective, depth, and insight remarkable for a book of its size and scope." -- "Florida Historical Quarterly"

"As an introduction, you couldn't ask for a better place to start, and for the veteran Civil War reader there are new questions to ponder." -- "Richmond Times-Dispatch"

"May be the best single-volume short history of the war." -- "Southern Partisan"

"The best concise narrative of the war currently available." -- "Journal of Mississippi History"

"New buffs will find this probably the best single volume with which to begin their journey into the war. Teachers will find it a splendid introductory." -- "Journal of Southern History"

"Roland's prose is clear, and especially in the battle segments, quite readable." -- "Library Journal"

"An excellent display of clear, succinct prose... Masterfully groups the myriad of battles into a series of campaigns that introduce all the key commanders and strategic decisions." -- "North Carolina Historical Review"

""This volume is surely the best brief history of the United States and the Confederate State at war."" -- "Emory M. Thomas"

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070535949
• ISBN 13: 9780070535947
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272