The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (Vol.1&2) (eBook)

Enriched edition. Complete Edition

George Cary Eggleston (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
537 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654777667-3 (EAN)

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George Cary Eggleston's "The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct" (Vol. 1 & 2) provides a nuanced narrative of the American Civil War, offering readers a comprehensive examination of its origins, key events, and the complexities of wartime conduct. Eggleston employs a meticulous chronological structure and vivid descriptive language, engaging readers with detailed accounts that reveal both military strategies and the socio-political underpinnings of the Confederate experience. This work serves not only as a historical record but also as an interpretative analysis that situates the Confederate War within a broader context of American identity and regional conflict. Eggleston, a noted author and historian of the late 19th century, draws on his own Southern heritage and firsthand experiences as a war correspondent. His deep personal investment and critical eye shine through in his investigation of the war's causes and consequences, revealing the complexities faced by a divided nation. Eggleston's dual role as both participant and observer of the events provides a unique lens through which to understand the motivations and ideologies that fueled the Confederate cause. This seminal work is highly recommended for both scholars and general readers alike, serving as an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of the Civil War era. Eggleston's sophisticated analysis and engaging prose make this history accessible and compelling, inviting readers to contemplate the enduring legacy of conflict in American society.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.12.2023
• Einführung: Penelope Hightower
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Penelope Hightower
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918)
• Schlagworte: 19th-century america • American Civil War • American historical writing • Battlefield experiences • battlefield strategies • civil war history • Civil War literature • comprehensive historical analysis • confederate generals • Confederate military strategies • confederate states of America • Crazy Horse and Custer • Every Drop of Blood • George Cary Eggleston • Grant Moves South • Harriet Tubman • historical nonfiction • Journalistic historical narrative • military campaigns • Mr. Lincoln's Army • Political tensions in the South • Social causes of conflict • southern history • Southern perspective on war • Team of Rivals • The Battle of Gettysburg • The Civil War • The Immortal Irishman • The Sapphire Brooch • War history