Decision in the West: The Atlanta Campaign of 1864 (Modern War Studies)
Of the many Civil War titles published each year, very few stand heads taller than the rest. This is such a book. Exhaustively researched, richly detailed, and told in the present tense, it has brought to life all the participants, from private to general. Incorporating both primary and secondary sources, Castel ( The Presidency of Andrew Johnson , LJ 9/1/79) provides an objective perspective seldom equaled, giving full and balanced treatment to both Union and Confederate armies through the use of new accounts and analyses of major events. Along the way, he corrects many mistakes and dispels longstanding myths. In particular, he challenges the standard view of Sherman's performance. This is an important, original book that will immediately become the standard study of the campaign. Highly recommended for most libraries. History Book Club selection.- David Lee Poremba, Detroit P.L.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.