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The American Civil War: A Military History
Contributor(s): Keegan, John (Author)
ISBN: 0307274934     ISBN-13: 9780307274939
Publisher: Vintage
OUR PRICE:   $21.85  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: December 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)
- History | Military - United States
Dewey: 973.73
LCCN: 2010549679
Series: Vintage Civil War Library
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" (0.89 lbs) 432 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
- Topical - Civil War
 
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Publisher Description:

The greatest military historian of our time gives a peerless account of America's most bloody, wrenching, and eternally fascinating war.

In this magesterial history and national bestseller, John Keegan shares his original and perceptive insights into the psychology, ideology, demographics, and economics of the American Civil War. Illuminated by Keegan's knowledge of military history he provides a fascinating look at how command and the slow evolution of its strategic logic influenced the course of the war. Above all, The American Civil War gives an intriguing account of how the scope of the conflict combined with American geography to present a uniquely complex and challenging battle space. Irresistibly written and incisive in its analysis, this is an indispensable account of America's greatest conflict.