James S. Wadsworth was a successful lawyer and influential New York politician when the Civil War broke out. His wealth; strong anti-slavery views; and active support of President Lincoln made him a controversial public figure in the early war years. In 1863; he was given a field command and proved himself to be one of the Union's most able and daring commanders; although he died before the war ended. His battlefield boldness and righteous resolve to end slavery is; as former U.S. Congressman James W. Symington says; "a vivid reminder that our Civil War was; indeed; fought on moral grounds."
#1076903 in Books Benjamin Quarles 1989-03-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .92 x 5.50l; 1.01 #File Name: 030680350X404 pagesISBN13: 9780306803505Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent bookBy Thomas H. BealGreat book; but the copy I got was terrible. Be warned- acceptable condition means it is just about to fall apart; but hasn't yet.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy R. RhodesLots of well researched facts which made for an informative enjoyable read0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy WABQuarles is clearly an excellent historian--and writer.
