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History Of The Civil War In America (Volume I)

History Of The Civil War In America (Volume I)

Comte de Paris, The

Paperback

20th Century United States HistoryGeneral Military HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354502377
ISBN13: 9789354502378
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 22 2021
Pages: 670
Weight: 2.13
Height: 1.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Before the cannon smoke, there was argument. War begins with politics first. History Of The Civil War In America (Volume I), by the Comte De Paris, is a commanding civil war history book that reads as a lucid military history narrative and a serious record of national fracture. Writing as a European prince who served with the Union, he balances close attention to leaders, logistics, and civil war battles strategy with the larger causes of secession politics that set the 1861-1865 United States on a path of total conflict. The result is both accessible storytelling and a sturdy civil war research reference, informed by the era's official records civil war and contemporary testimony, and alive to the stakes for the Union and Confederacy war. For the curious newcomer, it is brisk and clear; for the specialist, it keeps a steady eye on evidence, command, and consequence. Long valued in nineteenth century America history as an early, ambitious synthesis, this unabridged classic edition brings back a perspective that complements later favourites such as a Shelby Foote civil war bookshelf staple while keeping its own distinctive, documentary weight. 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. Whether you are building an American history classroom text library, returning to the war's origins, or seeking a handsome classic for the shelf, Volume I offers clarity, authority, and momentum.

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