Civil War Stories A 150th Anniversary Collection eBook The Washington Post
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Stories from - and about - a nation divided.
At The Washington Post, the Civil War has held an enduring fascination for both readers and writers. Raging from 1861-1865, the Battle Between the States has left a lasting imprint on the United States' collective psyche for 150 years. Civil WarStories A 150th Anniversary Collection aggregates historical data with contemporary reflections, as journalists and historians put the bloody war into context
- A timeline of Lincoln's candidacy - and what may have happened if he had lost the election
- An ode to West Virginia, which abandoned Virginia rather than secede from the Union
- The obstacles faced by emancipated slaves
- Women in the federal workforce - and disguised as men on the battlefields
- The modern anti-slavery crusade of Frederick Douglass' great-great-great-grandson
Personal stories of tragedy and triumph still resonate today. From biographical histories to examinations of the war's legacies, Civil War Stories A 150th Anniversary Collection is a unique compilation of stories of when our nation was divided.
Civil War Stories A 150th Anniversary Collection eBook The Washington Post
I was expecting yet another Civil War book when I ordered this, but I found the range and variety of chapters and subjects to be really interesting. Personalities like Miegs are buried in history, his contributions were awesome, the tales of the man in the box when Lincoln was shot, Washington, DC before the war and how it changed, all things that I found very interesting. If you are at all in history, and particularly the Civil War, this is a very enjoyable read.Product details
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Civil War Stories A 150th Anniversary Collection eBook The Washington Post Reviews
Truly amazing! The Washington Posthas done a remarkable job copilating such stories. Should be mandated reading in our school systems.
Simply put, I learned a great deal from this book. A college education never put me in the middle (and on both sides, most interestingly) of this tragic American war.
I don't consider myself an expert but think I know quite a bit and this book kept me glued to it day after day. I only have time to read in the mornings and at night so had to read it a little at a time. Lots of GREAT information, altho I wish there was more information for first timers with this type of book because I'm not even sure I closed the book out right.
this book so far. It appears to be a compilation of stories that have appeared in the Post concerning the civil war. Some are contemporary, some are from that period. Since I am a self described civil war junkie I have enjoyed it so far because I have learned a few new things about the civil war that I did not know before.
I have read much on the Civil War, but found this collection of short stories most intriguing and learned a lot of things for the first time. Easy to skip around in if you want to and just as easy to read from "cover" to "cover". I think this would be a good choice both for someone knowledgeable in the era as well as newcomers. Enjoy!
While "buffs" may find many of these essays too basic and lacking new information, the serious reader of history will enjoy the variety and we'll-written pieces that cover a wide spectrum of topics. Perfect reading for those who are traveling by plane or train and want manageable bites of information and those wanting something brief before bedtime. If you want scholarly fare or battleground narratives heavy on military minutiae, these essays are not for you. If you want to understand the tone and texture of Civil War America, you will enjoy these pieces put together by some of the Post's most literate writers.
Good survey; Repetitive in parts. The focus is almost entirely on Washington, D.C. And Virginia area which is understandable but neglects other parts of the country and their connections to the war. In particular for example they could have written about Beaufort and Port Royal South Carolina which was controlled by Union forces from late 1861 and inhabited by businessmen from New York and Boston who engaged in active commerce throughout the entire war.
The 1st South Carolina Volunteers at Beaufort composed entirely of former slaves, was the first all black unit of the Union Army in the Civil War. The former slaves were abandoned by their owners fleeing from the Union Army invaders.
I was expecting yet another Civil War book when I ordered this, but I found the range and variety of chapters and subjects to be really interesting. Personalities like Miegs are buried in history, his contributions were awesome, the tales of the man in the box when Lincoln was shot, Washington, DC before the war and how it changed, all things that I found very interesting. If you are at all in history, and particularly the Civil War, this is a very enjoyable read.
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