The American Civil War (Routledge Library Editions: America - Revolution & Civil War) - 9780367643928

Originally published in 1975, this assessment of the American Civil War is a broad treatment of the war as a major historical event, set in the context of a detailed picture of two governments, economies and societies at war. It discusses many controversial topics - the uncertainty and hesitation that surrounded the origins of the war, for example, its economic impact, the Radicals and their relationship with Lincoln and reconstruction as a wartime issue. It offers acute analysis of Lincoln's political skills, and an evaluation of emancipation and Lincoln's approach to it; the problems and performance of the opposition during the war; international reactions; an assessment of some of the leading generals like McClellan and Lee and the impact of the war on both Southern and Northern society.

• | Author: Peter J Parish
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Dec 01, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 762 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0367643928
• | ISBN-13: 9780367643928