Civil War in the United States 1861-1865

by Brian Holden-Reid and Brian Holden Reid

Book Overview

This introduction to the Civil War combines new analytical arguments with a readable narrative of the war. Brian Holden Reid intersperses his chronological description with rich background material on strategy and politics. He highlights the similarities with Napoleonic warfare, arguing that despite its length, by the standards of its time the Civil War ended with great efficiency. He also emphasizes the connections between military and political...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0340614498
• ISBN13: 9780340614495
• Release Date: November 2099
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Length: 320 Pages