The Civil War (American Heritage Books)

Catton, Author Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0618001875 ISBN 13: 9780618001873

Publisher: Mariner Books, 2004

Infinitely readable and absorbing, Bruce Catton's The Civil War is one of the most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume.

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.

About the Author:

Bruce Catton (1899-1978) was a senior editor of American Heritage magazine and won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize in 1954 for A Stillness at Appomattox.

Synopsis:

Contemporary prints, photographs, and documents accompany this penetrating examination of the political, military, and social aspects of the War Between the States.