Bibliograph

Crossroads of freedom, Antietam, James M. McPherson

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Crossroads of freedom, Antietam, James M. McPherson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-190) and index

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illustrationsmapsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Crossroads of freedom

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

49355607

Responsibility statement

James M. McPherson

Series statement

Pivotal moments in American history

Sub title

Antietam

Summary

In this book, prize winning author James M. McPherson tells the story of the battle of Antietam - the turning point of the whole Civil War, and the bloodiest day in American history. In a concise narrative, McPherson takes readers through the events leading up to Antietam, and through the savage fighting of the battle itself. The final chapters will discuss the aftermath of the battle and why it truly was a pivotal moment in American history

Table Of Contents

Introduction: death in September -- The pendulum of war, 1861-1862 -- Taking off the kid gloves, June-July 1862 -- "The federals got a very complete smashing", August-September 1862 -- Showdown at Sharpsburg -- The beginning of the end

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