A unique and stimulating combination of travel journal; fully researched biography; and insightful history; from a respected travel writer; features an exploration of the many facets of the Lincoln legend including the myths; the man's wit; and his many tragedies.
#293817 in Books Simon n Schuster 1996-11-05 1996-11-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.44 x .30 x 5.50l; .25 #File Name: 0684825066128 pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Interesting; Thought-Provoking Collection of EssaysBy WryGuy2This is a slim book (approximately 124 pages) that contains essays by different writers who each examine a major factor that contributed to the South losing the Civil War. Although in hindsight it appears that the South was doomed to lose; in reality; it was a close contest that literally could have been won by either side. Although the North had significant material advantages; the authors point out internal factors and decisions made (or not made) by the South that contributed greatly to it's eventual defeat. This book; although originally published nearly 50 years ago; remains surprisingly relevant and thought-provoking today.As an interesting aside; the forward to the book was written by retired Major General U. S. Grant III; the grandson of Union General (and later President) U. S. Grant.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy H. John DaminoGood as far as it went but more just a series of essays rather than a cohesive book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thumbs upBy mickAlthough a bit dated; the essays contained herein are short; tight; and convincing. Each chapter focuses on a single aspect of the North's victory in the Civil War (Diplomatic; Military; Political; Social; and Economic). The historians who contributed to this work did an excellent job.
