Audience: General/trade. The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Vol PAPERBACK Set)

Audience: General/trade. The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Vol PAPERBACK Set) Fort Sumter to Perryville / Fredericksburg to Meridian / Red River to Appomattoxby Shelby FooteThree volume PAPERBACK slipcased set of the famous Shelby Foote 'The Civil War: A Narrative' in Very Good condition. 1986 Reprint edition. Beautiful illustrated wraps on this clean, tight and sound set with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Slight shelf wear-some bumped corners, the usual curling to paper covers and stains to edges. A few dogeared pages. Slipcase in GOOD condition with heavy shelf wear and repairs to bottom left edge. None are ex-library or book club copies. Volume 1 Fort Sumter to Perryville ISBN 9780394746234, 840 pages. Volume 2 Fredericksburg to Meridian ISBN 9780394746210, 988 pages. Volume 3 Red River to Appomattox ISBN 9780394746227, 1106 pages. A great PAPERBACK reading copy of this famous book set. Fort Sumter to Perryville is a richly detailed and comprehensive account of the early years of the American Civil War, covering the period from the outbreak of hostilities at Fort Sumter to the critical Battle of Perryville. Foote's narrative style blends deep historical insight with a novelist's flair for character and storytelling, bringing to life both the grand strategies of generals and the individual struggles of soldiers on the ground. His meticulous research and balanced perspective provide readers with a vivid understanding of the motivations and actions on both sides of the conflict. The book captures the complexity and tragedy of a war that reshaped the nation, and its engaging prose invites readers to explore not only the battles and political decisions but also the human dimensions of a divided America. Fredericksburg to Meridian is an evocative exploration of the Civil War's campaigns, weaving military movements with rich personal stories and historical detail. Foote's narrative covers the period from the Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862 to the Meridian Campaign in 1864, highlighting the strategic shifts and key figures in the conflict. His writing style, a hallmark of his works, blends meticulous research with a storytelling approach, making the historical events accessible without sacrificing their complexity. The book delves into the evolving leadership of both Union and Confederate armies, offering insights into the impact of these battles on the broader war effort, while simultaneously portraying the human cost of the struggle. Red River to Appomattox is the third and final volume of his acclaimed narrative history of the American Civil War, blending detailed military accounts with the human dimensions of the conflict. This volume covers the last two years of the war, including key events such as the Red River Campaign, the fall of Atlanta, and General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox. With a focus on the broader consequences of the war, Foote delves into the unraveling of the Confederacy and the exhaustion of the Southern people, while also capturing the determination of the Union forces to achieve final victory. This work is notable for its balance, giving careful attention to both Union and Confederate perspectives without losing the depth of the emotional and social impacts of the war.

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