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.
#92145 in Books Da Capo Press 2013-09-03 2013-09-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.20 x 6.00l; 1.30 #File Name: 0306821206472 pages
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