The Civil War: even today; it is arguably the most divisive subject in American history. Why did the southern states secede from the Union? What did the north hope to achieve by fighting against the south? Was Abraham Lincoln really an abolitionist? Why is Ulysses S. Grant the most famous Union general; when he didn’t take command of all the Union armies until near the very end of the war? How did Robert E. Lee end up having to deal with issues left unresolved by George Washington’s will; and was he a hero or a traitor? This book provides an exhaustive summary; not just of the major battles and major personalities of the Civil War; but of the political issues that brought the United States to the point of a terrible internal conflict. You’ll learn how the founding fathers predicted a great national conflict over slavery; and how Thomas Jefferson’s political philosophies influenced secessionist thinking in the south. From the history of the abolitionist movement to the election of 1860 and the creation of the Republican party; this book will give you all the facts you need to understand how the Civil War started; why Lincoln was so fed up with his generals; and how the war affects American society today.
#2413654 in Books 2015-11-30Original language:English 9.00 x 1.03 x 6.00l; #File Name: 1519508565454 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. In need of an editorBy eduardo coriaI am a big fan of all books related to the Viet Nam conflict; especialy those dealing with the air war. In my opinion helicopter crews were among the bravest troops; often risking their own lives to save others; flying through murderous fire in extremely slow and vulnerable craft. That being said; I really wanted to like this book but unfortunately I found it almost unreadable. To say it is in desperate need of an editor would be a major understatement. The writing is a very confusing combination of personal acounts; mission reports and conversations taken place in veterans reunions. Maybe this book was written for these veterans who might make sense of what the authors tried to depict; not for the general public and history buffs like myself.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Perfection vs ExcellenceBy Chuck.Make this 4 and a half stars. The handling off the helicopter by the Army Pilots is excellent .... Vince Lombardi would probably say;" These pilots are Army trained for perfection but; perfection can never be reached. Enroot to perfection Army Pilots discover and display excellence!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Army AviationBy Otis G. BasilYou feel the mission from your head to your toes. They saved my downed butt too. Just doing our jobs.
