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The American Civil War: A Military History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780307274939)
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xThe greatest military historian of our time gives a peerless account of America's most bloody, wrenching, and eternally fascinating war.
In this magesterial history and national bestseller, John Keegan shares his original and perceptive insights into the psychology, ideology, demographics, and economics of the American Civil War. Illuminated by Keegan's knowledge of military history he provides a fascinating look at how command and the slow evolution of its strategic logic influenced the course of the war. Above all, The American Civil War gives an intriguing account of how the scope of the conflict combined with American geography to present a uniquely complex and challenging battle space. Irresistibly written and incisive in its analysis, this is an indispensable account of America's greatest conflict.Author: John Keegan
ISBN-10: 0307274934
ISBN-13: 9780307274939
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2010
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.80d
By John Keegan
xJohn Keegan was for many years senior lecturer in military history at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and has been a fellow at Princeton University and a visiting professor of history at Vassar College. He is the author of twenty books, including the acclaimed The Face of Battle and The Second World War. He lived in Wiltshire, England until his death in 2012.
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