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Writing the Civil War

Writing the Civil War

The Quest to Understand
EssaysHistory
Pages
352
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

The Civil War profoundly shaped the United States and has been extensively studied. This volume brings together fourteen distinguished historians to explore the vast body of literature dedicated to chronicling the conflict. From battlefield accounts to the influence of race and gender, this collection offers an insightful guide through the extensive scholarship on the Civil War, providing expert evaluations of the 'American Iliad.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Genres

Essays History Military History

Authors

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Cooper, William J., Jr.

William J. Cooper, Jr. writes about American history, particularly the Civil War. His book, Writing the Civil War, explores how this pivotal conflict has been documented and understood. He's a good author for anyone interested in historical analysis.

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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.

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William J. Cooper

William J. Cooper writes about American history, with a particular focus on the Civil War. His book, Writing the Civil War, explores how that conflict has been documented and understood through text.