The American Civil War: A Military History

The American Civil War: A Military History - Paperback

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The American Civil War: A Military History - Paperback

The American Civil War: A Military History - Paperback

by John Keegan
$23.00
$23.00

Book Overview

The greatest military historian of our time gives a peerless account of America's most bloody, wrenching, and eternally fascinating war.

In this magesterial history and national bestseller, John Keegan shares his original and perceptive insights into the psychology, ideology, demographics, and economics of the American Civil War. Illuminated by Keegan's knowledge of military history he provides a fascinating look at how command and the slow evolution of its strategic logic influenced the course of the war. Above all, The American Civil War gives an intriguing account of how the scope of the conflict combined with American geography to present a uniquely complex and challenging battle space. Irresistibly written and incisive in its analysis, this is an indispensable account of America's greatest conflict.
ISBN9780307274939
Author John Keegan
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
GenreHistory
FormatPaperback
PublishedDecember 2010
LanguageENG- English
Pages432
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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