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The Civil War: A History
by Harry Hansen

The Civil War: A History
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Author: Harry Hansen
Introduction: Richard S. Wheeler
Foreword: Gary Gallagher
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-08-01
ISBN: 0451528492
Number of pages: 672
Publisher: Signet Classics

Book Reviews of The Civil War: A History

Book Review: Best Short History Book on the American Civil War
Summary: 5 Stars

This concise history book, on the American civil war, is an excellent introduction on the topic.If you have enjoyed reading,'Nicholas and Alexandra'(1960),by Robert K. Massie,then you will be quite pleased with this book also.It has the same intelligible writing style that flows and brings the reader along for the swift adventure.Hansen's Flaubert-like literary style brings the events to life far above what Bruce Catton has done.Catton's worthy writings focuses more on the epic battles' time-line events and factual data rather than the personal stories however.Anyone who is interested in understanding the current political workings of American government today ,should start with this primer book.The congressional and contragressional actions of our government can be better understood ,by studying the civil war.Then later move forward to the writings of the late Shelby (Early) Foote.Foote is a direct descendent of an Irish confederate general and he has written many extensive volumes on the fascinating subject.

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