In the early morning of April 12, 1861, Captain George S. James ordered the bombardment of Fort Sumter, beginning a war that would last four years and claim many lives. This book brings together a collection of voices to help explain the commencement of Am. Titel: Why the Civil War Came af Gabor S. Boritt (Bog) Genre: Historisk Sammendrag: Why the Civil War Came brings a talented chorus of voices together to recapture the feel of a very different time and place, helping the reader to grasp more fully the commencement of our bloodiest war. From William W. Freehling’s discussion of the peculiarities of North American slavery to Charles Royster’s disturbing piece on the combatants’ savage readiness to fight, the contributors bring to life the climate of a country on the brink of disaster. Editor Gabor Boritt examines the struggle’s central figure, Lincoln himself, illuminating in the years
On April 12, 1861, the first shots were fired in a conflict that would become the bloodiest war to have ever occurred on American soil. It would continue to rage across the states for a further four years. In this Pulitzer Prize winning history of that period, James Ford Rhodes fully explains its causes, events, and effects. From the moment of secession by the southern states through to Lee's surrender, Rhodes encompasses the full narrative of the conflict in this single-volume history. Rhodes provides vivid portraits of the main leaders of the war as well as their actions, both on the battlefield and in the political discussions taking place in Washington and Richmond. Rich in scholarship and written in engrossing style, History of the Civil War, 1861-1865 is essential reading for anyone with an interest in nineteenth century American history. Type: Paperback
The New Yorker's award-winning war correspondent returns to his own country to chronicle a story of mounting civic breakdown and violent disorder, in a vivid eyewitness narrative of revelatory explanatory power.'This is a searing book, exquisitely reported, lyrically told, and so vivid it will make your heart stop-a dark journey into what ails America' Patrick Radden KeefeOn the morning of January 6, a gallows was erected on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. A little after noon, as thousands of Trump supporters marched past the structure, some paused to climb its wooden steps and take pictures of the US Capitol framed within an oval noose. Up ahead, the dull thud of stun grenades could be heard, accompanied by bright flashes. Several people carried Confederate flags. Others had Tasers, baseball bats, bear spray, and truncheons. 'They need help!' a man shouted. 'It's us versus the cop
Ordeal by Fire blends the most up-to-date scholarship with interpretations based on decades of teaching, research, and writing, to tell an important story--that of the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Written by a leading Civil War historian and Pulitzer Prize winner, this text describes the social, economic, political, and ideological conflicts that led to a unique, tragic, and transitional event in American history. Forfatter: James M. McPherson Sprog: Engelsk Antal sider: 0 Forlag: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages Udgivelsesår: 1993 Titel: Ordeal by Fire: The Civil War & Reconstruction Udgave: Second Edition Genre: Historisk Type: Paperback
Bogen er 'Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War' (den amerikanske bogerkrig) og indeholder et væld af samtidsberetninger og illustrationer fra Harpers Magazine fra perioden 1856 til 1869 med 1000 scener, kort, planer og portrætter af krigens aktører. The Fairfax Press, New York. 835 sider.
Civil War in Pictures by Pratt Fletcher is a historical book that provides a comprehensive visual account of the American Civil War. The book features over 500 photographs, illustrations, and maps that depict the major events, battles, and personalities of the war. The photographs are accompanied by detailed captions that provide context and historical information.The book covers the entire span of the Civil War, from its origins in the 1850s to its aftermath in the years following the conflict. It covers the major battles, including Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Appomattox, as well as lesser-known skirmishes and engagements. The book also explores the political and social context of the war, including the causes of the conflict, the role of slavery, and the impact of the war on American society.Civil War in Pictures is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of
"Allen W. Trelease's White Terror, originally published in 1971, was the first scholarly history of the Ku Klux Klan in the South during the Reconstruction period, and based as it is on massive research in primary sources, it remains the most comprehensive treatment of the subject. In addition to the Klan, Trelease discusses other night-riding groups, including the Ghouls, the White Brotherhood, and the Knights of the White Camellia. He treats the entire South state by state, details the close link between the Klan and the Democratic party, and recounts Republican efforts to resist the Klan."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved Titel: White Terror af Allen W. Trelease (Bog) Genre: Historisk Sammendrag: Allen W. Trelease's 'White Terror', originally published in 1971, is a scholarly history of the Ku Klux Klan in the South during
"Despite America's commitment to civil rights from the earliest days of nationhood, examples of injustices against minorities stain many pages of U.S. history. The battle for racial, ethnic, and gender fairness remains unfinished."--Back cover. The history of America's successes and failures in the battles for civil rights, from the Revolutionary period to today. Despite America's commitment to civil rights from the earliest days of nationhood, examples of injustices against minorities stain many pages of U.S. history. The battle for racial, ethnic, and gender fairness remains unfinished. This comprehensive book traces the history of legal efforts to achieve civil rights for all Americans, beginning with the years leading up to the Revolution and continuing to our own times. The historical adventure Alexander Tsesis recounts is filled with fascinating events, with real change and disappo
