Boritt, G. S.

Examines the role of military success and failure in bringing about the defeat of Confederate Army in the Civil War.

Collection of essays on how Lincoln confronted the central issues of the Civil War era.

Collection of essays on the causes of the Civil War, each focusing on a different aspect of the conflict.

Describes the events surrounding Abraham Lincoln's historic speech following the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, how he responded to the politics of the time, and the importance of that speech.

Contains nine essays by leading historians in which they challenge commonly held opinions about the Civil War battle of Gettysburg, and offers their opinion as to the true tactics and strategies used.

Contains nine essays by leading historians in which they challenge commonly held opinions about the Civil War battle of Gettysburg, and offers their opinion as to the true tactics and strategies used.

Describes the events surrounding Abraham Lincoln's historic speech following the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, how he responded to the politics of the time, and the importance of that speech.