| Rising in Flames: Sherman's March and the Fight for a New Nation Contributor(s): Dickey, J. D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1538442175 ISBN-13: 9781538442173 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | Military - United States - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.8" W x 6" (0.50 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War - Geographic Orientation - Georgia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A New York Times bestselling historian sheds new light on Sherman's epic "March to the Sea," especially the soldiers, doctors, nurses, and civilians who would change the nation for the betterAmerica in the antebellum years was a deeply troubled country, divided by partisan gridlock and ideological warfare, angry voices in the streets and the statehouses, furious clashes over race and immigration, and a growing chasm between immense wealth and desperate poverty.The Civil War that followed brought America to the brink of self-destruction. But it also created a new country from the ruins of the old one-bolder and stronger than ever. No event in the war was more destructive, or more important, than William Sherman's legendary march through Georgia-crippling the heart of the South's economy, freeing thousands of slaves, and marking the beginning of a new era.This invasion not only quelled the Confederate forces, but transformed America, forcing it to reckon with a century of injustice. Dickey reveals the story of women actively involved in the military campaign and later, in civilian networks. African-Americans took active roles as soldiers, builders, and activists. Rich with despair and hope, brutality and compassion, Rising in Flames tells the dramatic story of the Union's invasion of the Confederacy, and how this colossal struggle helped create a new nation from the embers of the Old South. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dickey, J. D.: - J. D. Dickey has written or co-written volumes on numerous American cities, including Empire of Mud: The Secret History of Washington, DC. His other work includes articles for newspapers such as the London Daily Mail, magazines such as Rhapsody and Budget Travel, and online sites such as The Fix and Void magazine. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California's School of Cinema and Television and has created numerous short films. |