The Crisis of the American Republic: A History of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era (St. Martin's Press Series in U.S. History) [Paperback]

Allen C. Guelzo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1995 | ISBN-10: 0312095155 | ISBN-13: 978-0312095154

Contents: A nation announcing itself -- The disillusion of compromise -- From debate to civil war -- Sullen hymns of defeat -- Elusive victories -- The soldier's tale -- The manufacture of war -- The year that trembled -- World turned upside down -- Stalemate and triumph -- A dim shore ahead.

Illustrated with thirty black-and-white photographs.

Includes bibliographical reference and index.

Product Details

• Paperback: 431 pages
• Publisher: Bedford/St Martins (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312095155
• ISBN-13: 978-0312095154
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,649,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent one-volume history of the Civil War, January 28, 2000

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This review is from: The Crisis of the American Republic: A History of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era (St. Martin's Press Series in U.S. History) (Paperback)

Guelzo is a distinguished intellectual historian and author of the recent superb biography, Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President. The Crisis of the American Republic is enjoyably well-written. Social aspects of the Civil War, such as the roles of women and African-Americans, are thoughtfully considered along with the military history. Guelzo is particularly good on the issues underlying the conflict; the chapter on religious and intellectual history is most enlightening.