The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Volume Set)
by Shelby Foote
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Author: Shelby FooteEdition: Hardcover
Published: 2006-05
ISBN: 0307290468
Number of pages: 2936
Publisher: Random House
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Book Review: Excellent series
Summary: 5 Stars
Here is writing which makes history come alive. I have read other civil war books, but I would say this is bar far the best, most comprehsive books I have read. I beleive it is equal in representation of both the north and the south but there is a slight bias towards the south in some respects. The author puts more a human face to Davis whereas Linclon is not always afforded this. But conversely, the author lauds Grants, even more so then Lee.
The book is written so narrtively that the reader actually feels he is standing there on the field with the generals and sitting amng the soldiers. The battles were throroughly gripping. And as much attention was given to the Virginia theater as to the Wetsern theaters. The depth and breadth of the coverage is awa inspiring.
My only two complaints would be the lack of pictures. I would like to actually put a face to the generals and so forth while reading about them. Secondly, I would like some more maps. There were some battles in whcih I wound up looking on the inside cover to find where I was.
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