Struggle for a Vast Future: The American Civil War: A Selection of Essays (978184603214)

Struggle for a Vast Future: The American Civil War: A Selection of Essays (978184603214)

by Aaron Sheehan-Dean (Editor), James Mcpherson (Foreword), Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2006 by Osprey Publishing

Tearing apart a nation founded on ideals of liberty and union, the American Civil War saw some of the most bitter and bloody fighting that humankind has ever witnessed. The war changed America forever, shaping its future and determining its place in history. In this book twelve eminent historians discuss the origins and legacy of a landmark conflict. Each chapter offers a fresh perspective on the key themes of the Civil War. Innovation in military and naval warfare, espionage, emancipation, personalities of the leaders both on and off the battlefield, and the home front are explored, painting a fascinating and comprehensive picture of America at war with itself. Contents: Foreword by James McPherson, Smart Chronology, Origins of the war, The nature of civil war, Leadership and personalities, Opposing armies, The naval campaign, Modern warfare?, The war in the West, Spies and secrets, Women in warfare, Ethnicity, The European perspective Desertion, PoW camps, The reconstruction years, The legacy of the war.