The Civil War by James I. Robertson
"The Civil War" by James I. Robertson, Jr. is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work offers a comprehensive survey of the American Civil War, focusing on its primary causes, military campaigns, significant battles, and the implications of the conflict on both the North and the South. The opening of the book establishes its purpose as a guide for students seeking to understand the complexities of the Civil War
era. It addresses the myriad perspectives on the war's causes, such as the debate surrounding slavery, economic factors, and issues of states’ rights, while providing a framework of major military campaigns and political maneuvering. Robertson highlights that the text is intended to supplement traditional history textbooks, setting the stage for detailed discussions on pivotal battles, military leaders, and the war's profound impact on American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Robertson, James I., 1930- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 63065380 |
| Title | The Civil War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58549 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 265 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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