Centennial History of the Civil War
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Centennial History of the Civil War (3 book series)
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by Bruce Catton (Author) , E. B. Long (Contributor)
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award!

A thrilling, page-turning piece of writing that describes the forces conspiring to tear apart the United States—with the disintegrating political processes and rising tempers finally erupting at Bull Run.

" . . . a major work by a major writer, a superb recreation of the twelve crucial months that opened the Civil War." —The New York Times
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Coming Fury, Volume 1 (Centennial History of the Civil War)
by Bruce Catton (Author) , E. B. Long (Contributor)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 367 4.3 on Goodreads 2,699 ratings
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award!

A thrilling, page-turning piece of writing that describes the forces conspiring to tear apart the United States—with the disintegrating political processes and rising tempers finally erupting at Bull Run.

" . . . a major work by a major writer, a superb recreation of the twelve crucial months that opened the Civil War." —The New York Times

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Terrible Swift Sword (Centennial History of the Civil War Book 2)
by Bruce Catton (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 265 4.4 on Goodreads 1,828 ratings
The second episode in this award-winning trilogy impressively shows how the Union and Confederacy, slowly and inexorably, reconciled themselves to an all-out war—an epic struggle for freedom.

In Terrible Swift Sword, Bruce Catton tells the story of the Civil War as never before—of two turning points which changed the scope and meaning of the war. First, he describes how the war slowly but steadily got out of control. This would not be the neat, short, “limited” war both sides had envisioned. And then the author reveals how the sweeping force of all-out conflict changed the war’s purpose, in turning it into a war for human freedom.

It was not initially a war against slavery. Instead, this was, Mr. Lincoln kept insisting, a fight to reunite the United States. At first, it was not even much of a fight. Cautious generals; inexperienced, incompetent, or jealous administrators; shortages of good people and supplies; excess of both gloom and optimism, kept each side from swinging into decisive action. As the buildup began, there were maddening delays. The earliest engagements were halting and inconclusive. After these first tests at arms, reputations began to crumble. Buell, Halleck, Beauregard Albert Sidney Johnston. Failed to drive ahead—for reasons good and bad. General McClellan (impaled in these pages on the arrogant words of his letters) captured more imaginations than enemies, and continued to accept serious over estimates of Confederate strength while becoming more and more fatally estranged from his own government.

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Never Call Retreat (Centennial History of the Civil War Book 3)
by Bruce Catton (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 284 4.4 on Goodreads 1,922 ratings
"A magnificent stylist . . . a first-rate historian. Familiarity with subject matter resulting from many years of study and narrative talents exceeding those of any other Civil War historian enable him to move along swiftly and smoothly and produce a story that is informative, dramatic, and absorbingly interesting." —Dr. Bell I. Wiley, after reading the manuscript of Never Call Retreat

The final volume of Bruce Catton's monumental Centennial History of the Civil War traces the war from Fredericksburg through the succeeding grim and relentless campaigns to the Courthouse at Appomattox and the death of Lincoln.

This is an eloquent study of the bitterest years of the war when death slashed the country with a brutality unparalleled in the history of the United States. Through the kaleidoscope tone and temper of the struggle, two men, different in stature, but similar in dedication to their awesome tasks, grappled with the burden of being leaders both in politics and war. In the north Lincoln remained resolute in the belief that a house divided against itself could not stand. His determination and uncanny vision of the destiny of the country and its people far transcended the plaguing tensions, fears, and frustrations of his cabinet and Congress. Mr. Lincoln’s use of vast resources is brilliantly contrasted to Davis’s valiant struggle for political and economic stability in a hopelessly fragmented and underdeveloped south. Though Davis never lacked for spirit and dedication, his handicaps were severe. This was not a war to be won by static ideals and romanticism. As Mr. Lincoln managed to expand and intensify the ideals that sustained the Northern war effort, Mr. Davis was never able to enlarge the South’s. This was a war to be won by flexibility in though, strength in supplies, and battles. And so they were fought––Fredericksburg, The Wilderness, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg.

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professortruth
1.0 out of 5 stars Far over priced
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2016
Why do the publishers or Amazon bundle a trilogy and charge an OTRAGOUS PRICE. This is just an insult to the buyers who can get the same books individually for far less. This is a common habit in Amazon and I have to wonder how may fools would use it.
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Michael J. Ahola
2.0 out of 5 stars Centennial History is Too Expensive
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019
Frankly, I wonder why this trilogy, whether sold individually or as a bundle, is so expensive. Each of these books are about 50 years old and were written to commemorate the Civil War centennial in the 1960s. Everything else written by Catton has been on sale at one time or another for $1.99-$2.99. It is still possible to find hardback or paperback editions for as little as $1.50. What is the deal with these three books?
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Bruce Catton
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Charles Bruce Catton (October 9, 1899 – August 28, 1978) was an American historian and journalist, best known for his books on the American Civil War. Known as a narrative historian, Catton specialized in popular history, featuring colorful characters and historical vignettes, in addition to the basic facts, dates, and analyses. Although his books were well researched and supported by footnotes, they were not generally presented in a rigorous academic style. He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1954 for A Stillness at Appomattox, his study of the final campaign of the war in Virginia.

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