The greatest military historian of our time gives a peerless account of America’s most bloody, wrenching, and eternally fascinating war.
In this magesterial history and national bestseller, John Keegan shares his original and perceptive insights into the psychology, ideology, demographics, and economics of the American Civil War. Illuminated by Keegan’s knowledge of military history he provides a fascinating look at how command and the slow evolution of its strategic logic influenced the course of the war. Above all, The American Civil War gives an intriguing account of how the scope of the conflict combined with American geography to present a uniquely complex and challenging battle space. Irresistibly written and incisive in its analysis, this is an indispensable account of America’s greatest conflict.
- ISBN10 0739327445
- ISBN13 9780739327449
- Publish Date 20 October 2009
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Random House USA Inc
- Imprint Random House Inc
- Edition Large type / large print edition
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 690
- Language English