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The Battles Of The War For The Union: Being The Story Of The Great Civil War From The Election Of Abraham Lincoln To The Surrender At Appomattox (1897

The Battles Of The War For The Union: Being The Story Of The Great Civil War From The Election Of Abraham Lincoln To The Surrender At Appomattox (1897

Holmes, Prescott

Hardcover

Presidents & Heads of State20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164360914
ISBN13: 9781164360919
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.48
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Battles of the War for the Union is a historical account of the American Civil War, written by Prescott Holmes and first published in 1897. The book covers the period from the election of Abraham Lincoln as President in 1860 to the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox in 1865. The author provides a detailed and comprehensive narrative of the major battles and campaigns of the war, including Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Sherman's March to the Sea. He also examines the political and social factors that contributed to the outbreak of the conflict, such as slavery, states' rights, and the growing divide between the North and South. Holmes draws on a variety of primary sources, including official reports, personal letters, and diaries, to provide a vivid and engaging account of the war. He also includes maps and illustrations to help readers understand the strategic and tactical aspects of the battles. Overall, The Battles of the War for the Union is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War. It provides a detailed and well-researched account of the conflict, and offers insights into the political, social, and military factors that shaped this pivotal period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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