The battle between the Confederate ship Merrimac and the Union’s Monitor at Hampton Roads; Virginia; on March 9; 1862; introduced the age of the ironclads and ended the dominance of wooden warships forever. This fascinating book shares the behind-the-scenes drama of both the battle and the development of the ships that transformed naval warfare and changed the course of the Civil War.
#1997748 in Books 10.10 x 1.20 x 6.00l; #File Name: B005Q8QUDW
Review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Ron Soodalter out did himselfBy O. Kwame GyamfiThe author; Ron Soodalter; sets the stage to an extraordinary event in the history of the US. I was going through some old Harpers Ferry cartoons regarding reconstruction and came across the story of Captain Gordon. I did a google/ search and found this great piece of literature. Simply Amazing. What I like most about Soodalter's style of writing; is that I find myself looking up at the ceiling in deep thought; because his writing paint pictures of the time frame. This book can easily be made into a Motion Picture just based on the Novel because of his style of writing. Lastly; I never knew that the Transatlantic Slave trade was still flourishing up until the U.S. Civil War. I was content with the 1808 Act that abolished the trade set by the U.S. Congress. Bravo; this book shows how important it is to do your own research and think for yourself. Highly recommended reading..!!!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Completely enjoyable historyBy LukeReads with the ease of a novel; but with the credibility of the author's amazing research. Provides a historical context I've never read elsewhere and will give you an amazing insight to that era - and it's ramifications on today's society.Kept my interest from cover to cover - it's great edutainment.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Little known American historyBy AsnBorrowed this from the public library some years ago and always wanted my own copy so I could follow up on some of the officials and persons named on the book. Very interesting account of a little known event in American history and a new perspective of President Lincoln.
