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Originally published in 1975, this assessment of the American Civil
War is a broad treatment of the war as a major historical event,
set in the context of a detailed picture of two governments,
economies and societies at war. It discusses many controversial
topics - the uncertainty and hesitation that surrounded the origins
of the war, for example, its economic impact, the Radicals and
their relationship with Lincoln and reconstruction as a wartime
issue. It offers acute analysis of Lincoln's political skills, and
an evaluation of emancipation and Lincoln's approach to it; the
problems and performance of the opposition during the war;
international reactions; an assessment of some of the leading
generals like McClellan and Lee and the impact of the war on both
Southern and Northern society.
There are so many books on so many aspects of the history of the
United States, offering such a wide variety of interpretations,
that students, teachers, scholars, and librarians often need help
and advice on how to find what they want. The Reader's Guide to
American History is designed to meet that need by adopting a new
and constructive approach to the appreciation of this rich
historiography.
Each of the 600 entries on topics in political, social and economic
history describes and evaluates some 6 to 12 books on the topic,
providing guidance to the reader on everything from broad surveys
and interpretive works to specialized monographs. The entries are
devoted to events and individuals, as well as broader themes, and
are written by a team of well over 200 contributors, all scholars
of American history.
Originally published in 1975, this assessment of the American Civil
War is a broad treatment of the war as a major historical event,
set in the context of a detailed picture of two governments,
economies and societies at war. It discusses many controversial
topics - the uncertainty and hesitation that surrounded the origins
of the war, for example, its economic impact, the Radicals and
their relationship with Lincoln and reconstruction as a wartime
issue. It offers acute analysis of Lincoln's political skills, and
an evaluation of emancipation and Lincoln's approach to it; the
problems and performance of the opposition during the war;
international reactions; an assessment of some of the leading
generals like McClellan and Lee and the impact of the war on both
Southern and Northern society.
This study of slavery focuses initially on the drastic revisions in
the historical debate on slavery and the present understanding of
?the peculiar institution.? It gives a concise explanation of the
nature of American slavery and its impact on the slaves themselves
and on Southern society and culture. And it broadens our
understanding of the debat
This study of slavery focuses initially on the drastic revisions in
the historical debate on slavery and the present understanding of
?the peculiar institution.? It gives a concise explanation of the
nature of American slavery and its impact on the slaves themselves
and on Southern society and culture. And it broadens our
understanding of the debates among historians about slavery;
compares Southern slavery with slavery elsewhere in the New World;
and shows how slavery evolved and changed over time?and how it
ended. Peter Parish examines some of the important recent works on
slavery to identify crucial questions and basic themes and define
the main areas of controversy.
Transatlantic views on the consequences of the central event in
American history The conviction that the American Civil War left a
massive legacy to the country has generally been much clearer than
the definition of what that legacy is. Did the war, as Ulysses S.
Grant believed, bequeath power, intelligence, and sectional harmony
to America, or did it, as many have argued since, sow racial and
regional bitterness that has blighted the nation since 1865? What,
exactly, was the legacy of disunion? This collection explores that
question from a variety of angles, showcasing the work of twelve
scholars from the United States and the United Kingdom. The essays
ponder the role of history, myth, and media in sustaining the
memory of the war and its racial implications in the South; Abraham
Lincoln's legacy; and the war's consequences in less studied areas,
such as civil-military relations and constitutional and legal
history. By juxtaposing American and non-American interpretations,
this stimulating volume reveals aspects of the war's legacy that
from a purely American viewpoint are sometimes too close for
comfort. Contributors; Bruce Collins, Robert Cook, Richard N.
Current, Susan-Mary Grant, Charles W. Joyner, Patricia Lucie, James
M. McPherson, Peter J. Parish, Brian Holden Reid, Jeffrey Leigh
Sedgwick, Adam P. Smith, Melvyn Stokes
Based upon years of teaching, the authors have produced an
accessible, compelling and concise account of the five short years
from 1861 to 1865 when the fledgling United States tore itself
apart in a savage and unforgettable civil conflict.'
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