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A collection of essays on the Civil War explores every aspect of the conflict, from Lee's role in the Confederacy to the tactics that won and lost the war, with contributions from notable historians.
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This collection of essays examines the pivotal people and events of the Civil War-as told by some of the most respected names in Civil War scholarship. Contributions from James McPherson, Stephen Sears, Gary Gallagher, David Herbert Donald, and others "A gem: well-written, engaging, and sure to make a significant contribution to the already voluminous Civil War literature." (Kirkus Reviews) "Fascinating, well written, logically formatted, and amply supplemented with useful battle maps. Recommended for all Civil War collections." (Library Journal )
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