The Civil War Years: A Day-By-Day Chronicle [Hardcover]

Robert Denney (Author)

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Publication Date: October 6, 1998

Follow the story of the Civil War as it unfolds in the words of the people who lived through it. With records of daily events from January 1, 1861 to May 30, 1866, this fascinating chronicle includes illuminating background information on the population of America, its society and economics, the issue of states' rights, and even medical practices of the day. Here is a major contribution to the legacy and recorded history of the Civil War. "The voices of soldiers, sailors, and civilians, northerners and southerners, generals and privates, combine to create a distinctively American chorus."—Publishers Weekly

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Follow the story of the Civil War as it unfolds in the words of the people who lived through it. With records of daily events from January 1, 1861 to May 30, 1866, this fascinating chronicle includes illuminating background information on the population of America, its society and economics, the issue of states' rights, and even medical practices of the day. Here is a major contribution to the legacy and recorded history of the Civil War. "The voices of soldiers, sailors, and civilians, northerners and southerners, generals and privates, combine to create a distinctively American chorus."—Publishers Weekly

Product Details

• Hardcover: 624 pages
• Publisher: Gramercy (October 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517189453
• ISBN-13: 978-0517189450
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,508,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best accounts of the CW that I have encountered, July 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Civil War Years: A Day-By-Day Chronicle (Hardcover)

This book is the absolute best day by day history of the Civil War that I have ever encountered. It makes you feel as though you are there and able to relive the actual day's with the soldiers and commanding officers. Every care has been taken to cover detail and events as they took place. I would love to see another published dealing with the Civil War Hospitals by the same author.Mr Denney excels in his field. Thank You for a GREAT book and information contained therein.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars up close and personal, February 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Civil War Years: A Day-By-Day Chronicle (Hardcover)

This book puts you right on the front lines and in the hearts of some of the soldiers with their personal letters and diaries. Also, the overview of the military strategies helps place the action. A good addition to any historic library, and a good character study because of all the intimate details.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Civil War buffs, June 4, 2000

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Michael Kleving (Tucson AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Civil War Years: A Day-By-Day Chronicle (Hardcover)

This is with out a doubt the best overview of the Civil War and the events leading into and through the war. The views from troops on both sides as well as the leaders of both the military and political make this an abslute must read for all interested.