| The Civil War at Sea Contributor(s): Symonds, Craig L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275990842 ISBN-13: 9780275990848 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: This work provides an assessment of the crucial roles played by the Union and Confederate navies in the Civil War. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | Military - Naval - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: 973.75 |
| LCCN: 2009016612 |
| Series: Reflections on the Civil War Era |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.05 lbs) 212 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From Craig Symonds, author of the 2009 Lincoln Prize award-winner Lincoln and His Admirals, comes a fascinating look at the era when American naval power came of age. Thoroughly researched and excitingly written, it brings to light a wealth of new information on a pivotal aspect of the Civil War. The Civil War at Sea covers navies on both sides of the conflict, examining key issues such as the impact of emergent technologies, the effectiveness of the Union's ambitious strategy of blockading, the odyssey of Confederate commerce raiders, the role of naval forces on the western rivers, and the difficulty of conducting combined sea and ground operations against the major Southern port cities. For Civil War buffs, fans of military and technological history, and other interested readers, it is insightful, essential reading. |