| An American Iliad: The Story of the Civil War Contributor(s): Roland, Charles P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813123003 ISBN-13: 9780813123004 Publisher: University Press of Kentucky OUR PRICE: $30.40 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2004 Annotation: "The best introduction to the nation's great trauma." -- Gary W. Gallagher "This volume is surely the best brief history of the United States and the Confederate States at war." -- Emory M. Thomas "An extraordinary synthesis by one of the most respected historians in the field." -- James I. Robertson Jr. "May be the best single-volume short history of the war." -- Southern Partisan "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 textbook." -- Journal of Southern History "The best concise narrative of the war currently available." -- Journal of Mississippi History |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | Modern - 19th Century - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: 973.7 |
| LCCN: 2004270194 |
| Physical Information: 1.12" H x 6.62" W x 9.26" (1.43 lbs) 312 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: " An updated edition of this concise yet comprehensive history of the Civil War, written by a distinguished historian of the conflict. Charles Roland skillfully interweaves the story of battles and campaigns with accounts of the major political, diplomatic, social, and cultural events of the epoch and insightful sketches of the leading actors. Of prime interest are the contrasts he draws between the opposing presidents and generals. What traits, he asks, made Lincoln superior to Davis as a war leader? How were Union military leaders able to forge a more effective fighting force, a more comprehensive strategy than their opponents? Roland's thoughtful anwers and his recognition of the contadictions of human nature and the interpaly of intention and chance raise this book above a mere recounting of military events. The story of the Civil War is the epic of the American people. Never has it been told more movingly. |