A collection of essays in which James McPherson offers fresh insight into some of the most enduring questions about the Civil War, exploring topics such as the soldiers' love of newspapers, the postwar creation of the South's Lost Cause, the lives of key Civil War figures, and the failure of peace negotiations at the end of the war.
Contains thirty-one essays in which the authors, all historians, discuss specific, under-recognized events they believe helped shape America and the world.
Contains forty-one illustrated essays that examine the dominant themes and achievements of each American presidency, from George Washington to Bill Clinton, with brief histories of the presidential election campaigns, voting statistics, and the complete texts of all the inaugural addresses.
Presents a walking tour of the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg, following each of the three days of action, with visits to key locations, stories of the author's own encounters with the place, and discussion of the meaning and historical impact of the devastating battle. Includes maps.
Contains forty-one illustrated essays that examine the dominant themes and achievements of each American presidency, from George Washington to Bill Clinton, with brief histories of the presidential election campaigns, voting statistics, and the complete texts of all the inaugural addresses.
Chronicles the events surrounding the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, discussing why it was the bloodiest battle in American history, how it affected the outcome of the Civil War, what events led up to it, and how it has impacted American history.
A chronicle and analysis of the Civil War, focusing on the multiple meanings of slavery and freedom and how they dissolved and re-formed throughout the course of the conflict.
A brief biography of Abraham Lincoln that discusses his childhood in the Midwest, schooling, law career, marriage to Mary Todd, term in Congress, influence on the anti-slavery movement, and presidency.
