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ISBN-10: 0582491789 | ISBN-13: 978-0582491786 | Publication Date: September 1996

The American Civil War (1861-65) was the bloodiest war of the nineteenth century and its impact continues to be felt today. It, and its origins have been studied more intensively than any other period in American history, yet it remains profoundly controversial. Brian Holden Reid's formidable volume is a major contribution to this ongoing historical debate. Based on a wealth of primary research, it examines every aspect of the origins of the conflict and addresses key questions such as was it an avoidable tragedy, or a necessary catharsis for a divided nation? How far was slavery the central issue? Why should the conflict have errupted into violence and why did it not escalate into world war?

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'...excellent book' Times Literary Supplement 'A clear and relevant synthesis that provides an often subtle and nuanced understanding of the breakdown of a society into civil war' The International History Review

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Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall of Canada Ltd (September 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0582491789
ISBN-13: 978-0582491786
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,285,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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