| Author |
Wilshin, Francis |
| LoC No. |
53060313
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| Title |
Manassas (Bull Run) National Battlefield Park, Virginia [1953]
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| Source Description |
47 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits.
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| Series Title |
United States. National Park Service. Historical handbook series, no. 15
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Manassas (Bull Run) National Battlefield Park, Virginia [1953]" by Francis Wilshin is a historical account published in the mid-20th century. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the significant battles fought at Manassas, also known as Bull Run, during the American Civil War. It explores the military strategies, troop movements, and the broader context of the war, aiming to educate readers about the historical importance and the events surrounding these pivotal encounters. The book provides detailed descriptions of both the First and Second Battles of Manassas, capturing the unfolding military actions, the key figures involved, and the aftermath of these confrontations. It narrates the Confederate and Union strategies, including notable leaders such as George McDowell, Robert E. Lee, and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, emphasizing their roles in these significant battles. Additionally, Wilshin highlights the lasting implications of these confrontations on the course of the Civil War, including the psychological and strategic effects on both the North and the South, ultimately presenting a vivid portrayal of this crucial moment in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
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| Subject |
Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861
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| Subject |
Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862
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| Subject |
Manassas National Battlefield Park (Va.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47247 |
| Release Date |
Oct 31, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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