Historical Dictionary of the Civil War: M-Z

Historical Dictionary of the Civil War: M-Z
ISBN-10
0810841126
ISBN-13
9780810841123
Category
Social Science / Reference
Pages
1701
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Author
Terry L. Jones

Description

An expert in world conflicts, Jones brings the sounds and sights of battle to life, detailing each charge, the evolution of battle tactics, and the importance of diplomacy for both sides. In these two volumes Terry Jones provides impressively clear coverage of the underlying economic causes, the progressively divisive political developments, the outbreak of the war itself, and, finally, the military campaigns year-by-year and battle-by-battle. He clarifies complex issues as he explains the various factions, their interests, and their hidden agendas. From the hopelessly impotent Congressional votes to the spilling of blood on the battlefield, Jones makes this period of American history compelling reading. Extensively cross-referenced; includes a substantial bibliography; illustrated with maps and photos.--Amazon.com.

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