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內容簡介: |
A battle ready guide to the deadliest war in American
history.
Completely revised for the Sesquicentennial, The Complete Idiot''s
Guider to the Civil War, Third Edition is a comprehensive
overview of America''s bloodiest war. From the first shots fired at
Fort Sumter to Lee''s surrender at Appomattox, this book embodies
the latest scholarship, offering fascinating stories of the men and
women who fought bravely and often died for a cause they believed
in. The book features a clear chronology of major events, detailed
explanations of key battles such as Gettysburg, Chattanooga, and
Chancellorsville. Author Alan Axelrod offers intimate impressions
and anecdotes from generals and soldiers alike, and strategies of
war leaders such as Sherman, Lee, and Grant.
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關於作者: |
Alan Axelrod, Ph.D. is the president of the
Ian Samuel Group, Inc., a research writing firm. He is the author
of numerous books and articles on American literature and
history.
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