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The Civil War

The Civil War

The complete text of the bestselling narrative history of the Civil War--based on the celebrated PBS television series
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
368
Published
1990
Language
English

Synopsis

The complete text of the bestselling narrative history of the Civil War--based on the celebrated PBS television series. This non-illustrated edition interweaves the author's narrative with the voices of the men and women who lived through that cataclysmic trail of our nationhood, from Abraham Lincoln to ordinary foot soldiers. Includes essays by distinguished historians of the era.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeReflectiveIntellectual
Multiple POVs

Genres

History Military History

Authors

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Geoffrey C. Ward

Geoffrey Champion Ward (born November 30, 1940) is an American editor, author, historian and writer of scripts for American history documentaries for public television.

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Ken Burns

Kenneth Lauren Burns (born July 29, 1953) is an American filmmaker known for his documentary films and television series, many of which chronicle American history and culture.

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Kenneth Burns

Kenneth Burns is the author of the significant historical book, The Civil War. He writes with clarity, making complex events accessible to readers interested in American history.

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Ric Burns

Ric Burns (Eric Burns, born 1955) is an American documentary filmmaker and writer.

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Richard Burns

Richard Burns is the author of the historical work, The Civil War. His writing offers a clear look at this pivotal period in American history. Readers interested in non-fiction history will appreciate his direct approach.