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The Annals of the war written by leading participants north and south

The Annals of the war written by leading participants north and south

K. McClure, Alexander

Paperback

Literary CriticismMilitary Strategy

ISBN10: 9389265045
ISBN13: 9789389265040
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 28 2019
Pages: 798
Weight: 2.19
Height: 1.76 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Before the history was settled, it was lived in ink. Hear the war speak for itself. In The Annals of the War, journalist and statesman Alexander K. McClure gathers a civil war memoir anthology drawn from men who helped shape events on both sides of the line. Brisk, contested, human, it suits casual readers and collectors who prize deeply authentic witness alike. This primary source history collection offers historical war narratives that move from council rooms to campfires, following military campaigns and battles as they were argued, planned, and endured. These are firsthand civil war accounts, set out to be read as a continuous record rather than isolated reminiscence, giving union and confederate perspectives room to challenge, corroborate, and surprise. For readers tracing the United States Civil War across 19th century America, the book functions as a civil war research reference: a grounded companion to the official records of rebellion and a vivid aid to judging motives, leadership, and consequence. It also serves as an American history classroom resource, supplying voices and context that bring timelines to life without modern varnish. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. As complete civil war chronicles go, it stands as a testimony to how a nation explained itself while the smoke was still near, and a worthy addition to any serious library of classic American history.

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