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Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era - The Oxford History of the United States

by James M. McPherson
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Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era - The Oxford History of the United States - Thryft
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Comprehensive insight into America's Civil War era.

As someone interested in the rich tapestry of American history, "Battle Cry of Freedom" is not just another historical account. McPherson masterfully weaves together complex political movements, the realities of military strategy, and the human element of warfare to bring the Civil War period to life. Whether you're a history buff or just looking to deepen your understanding of this pivotal era, this book will surely captivate and educate you with its in-depth analysis and engaging narrative.

  • Pulitzer Prize for History (1989)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (1988)
  • The Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award (1989)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era - The Oxford History of the United States

by James M. McPherson
$27.90 Now $18.90 Save 32%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$56.26  

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ISBN: 9780195038637
Authors: James M. McPherson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 1988-02-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Politics, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: History, American History, Historical, Politics, War, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.38
(rated by 31543 readers)

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Filled with fresh interpretations and information, puncturing old myths and challenging new ones, Battle Cry of Freedom will unquestionably become the standard one-volume history of the Civil War. James McPherson's fast-paced narrative fully integrates the political, social, and military events that crowded the two decades from the outbreak of one war in Mexico to the ending of another at Appomattox. Packed with drama and analytical insight, the book vividly recounts the momentous episodes that preceded the Civil War--the Dred Scott decision, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry--and then moves into a masterful chronicle of the war itself--the battles, the strategic maneuvering on both sides, the politics, and the personalities. Particularly notable are McPherson's new views on such matters as the slavery expansion issue in the 1850s, the origins of the Republican Party, the causes of secession, internal dissent and anti-war opposition in the North and the South, and the reasons for the Union's victory. The book's title refers to the sentiments that informed both the Northern and Southern views of the conflict: the South seceded in the name of that freedom of self-determination and self-government for which their fathers had fought in 1776, while the North stood fast in defense of the Union founded by those fathers as the
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Comprehensive insight into America's Civil War era.

As someone interested in the rich tapestry of American history, "Battle Cry of Freedom" is not just another historical account. McPherson masterfully weaves together complex political movements, the realities of military strategy, and the human element of warfare to bring the Civil War period to life. Whether you're a history buff or just looking to deepen your understanding of this pivotal era, this book will surely captivate and educate you with its in-depth analysis and engaging narrative.

  • Pulitzer Prize for History (1989)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (1988)
  • The Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award (1989)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.