A Short History of the American Civil War by Phil Davies

A Short History of the American Civil War by Phil Davies

The American Civil War, fought between North and South in the years 1861-1865, was the bloodiest and most traumatic war in American history. Rival visions of the future of the United States faced one another across the battlefields and, as in any civil war, families and friends were bitterly divided by the conflict. In this Pocket Essential, Phil Davies looks at the deep-rooted causes of the war, so much more complicated than the simple issue of slavery. He examines the military and political leadership of the North and South and analyses the war aims and grand strategy that each had. In a vivid and concise narrative he recounts the events that led from the early battles through the terrible confrontations at Gettysburg and Vicksburg to the South's final surrender at Appomattox. Complete with maps, chronology and further resources, this is the ideal introduction to a war that has shaped American history.

Phil Davies has worked for many years as a bookseller and writer. He has long had a particular interest in the American Civil War.

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ISBN 13	9781903047729
ISBN 10	1903047722
Title	A Short History of the American Civil War
Author	Phil Davies
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oldcastle Books Ltd
Year published	2001-09-29
Number of pages	96
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