An American "Iliad": The Story of the Civil War - Hardcover

Roland, Charles Pierce

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9780813117379: An American "Iliad": The Story of the Civil War

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0813117372 ISBN 13: 9780813117379

Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky, 1990

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Chronicles the history of the Civil War, describing the battles and campaigns along with the economic, political, and social conditions of the time, contrasts the Union and Confederate leaders, and examines the consequences of the war.

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"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"

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