The First Year Of The War: Southern History Of The War (1863)

By Edward A. Pollard

Book Overview

The First Year of the War in America is a historical book written by Edward Alfred Pollard in 1863. The book provides a comprehensive account of the first year of the American Civil War, which began in 1861. It covers the events leading up to the war, including the secession of the Southern states and the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States. The book also details the major battles and military campaigns that took place during the first year of the war, such as the Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Shiloh. Pollard's writing style is vivid and engaging, and he provides a unique perspective on the war, as he was a supporter of the Confederacy. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the causes and early stages of the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166193233
• ISBN13: 9781166193232
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"