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James M. McPherson
James M. McPherson (born October 11, 1936) is an American historian specializing in the Civil War; winner of the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1989 for Battle Cry of Freedom.
For Cause and Comrades
Synopsis
James M. McPherson's "For Cause and Comrades" offers a unique perspective on the American Civil War, drawing from over a thousand letters written by soldiers on both sides. The book reveals the deep-seated idealism that motivated these men, even as they endured immense hardship and faced the brutal realities of war. It's a powerful look at the personal experiences behind the conflict.
