Bibliograph

The centennial history of the Civil War, E.B. Long, director of research

Type

Label

The centennial history of the Civil War, E.B. Long, director of research

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The centennial history of the Civil War

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

445159

Responsibility statement

E.B. Long, director of research

Summary

Volume 1: "The coming fury" describes the people and politics, social and economic forces which came together to drive the nation apart, from a political convention in Charleston in 1860 through the first, stunning impact of the Battle of Bull RunVolume 2: "Terrible swift sword" traces the personalities and actions leading to the Emancipation Proclamation and the removal of General McClellan from command of the North's principal armyVolume 3: "Never call retreat" carries the war from Fredericksburg, and through many campaigns to the death of Lincoln and the war's end

Table Of Contents

v. 1. The coming fury.--v. 2. Terrible swift sword.--v. 3. Never call retreatv. 1: -- Springtim of decision -- Down a steep place -- The long farewell -- Two presidents -- Into the unknown -- The way of revolution -- To the fiery altarv. 2: -- The leaders and the led -- A vast future also -- The military paradox -- Stride of a giant -- Turning point -- Unlimited war -- Thenceforward and foreverv. 3: -- In the rapids -- Parting of the red sea waves -- Remorseless revolutionary struggle -- In letters of blood -- The impossibilities -- Act of faith -- His almost chosen people

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