Struggle for a vast future
By: editor, Aaron Sheehan-Dean
Contributors: Sheehan-Dean, Aaron Charles
Publisher: Osprey
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
Subjects: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Causes; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Influence
Description: "Tearing apart a nation founded on ideals of liberty and union, the American Civil War saw some of the most bitter and bloody fighting that humankind has ever witnessed. The war changed America forever, shaping its future and determining its place in history. In this book twelve eminent historians discuss the origins and legacy of a landmark conflict. Each chapter offers a fresh perspective on the key themes of the Civil War. Innovation in military and naval warfare, espionage, emancipation, personalities of the leaders both on and off the battlefield, and the home front are explored, painting a fascinating and comprehensive picture of America at war with itself."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index