Monocacy: The Battle That Saved Washington
At Monoacy, Maryland in 1864 occurred the decisive battle of Lee's offensive against Washington D. C. Cooling's civil war history focuses on the events of this battle, considering the delay which cost the Confederacy its chance, and providing a lively account of the battle which saved Washington. Recommended for avid Civil War historians.  --Midwest Book Review--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.