Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era

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Book Synopsis: Filled with fresh interpretations and information, puncturing old myths and challenging new ones, Battle Cry of Freedom will unquestionably become the standard one-volume history of the Civil War.

James McPherson's fast-paced narrative fully integrates the political, social, and military events that crowded the two decades from the outbreak of one war in Mexico to the ending of another at Appomattox. Packed with drama and analytical insight, the book vividly recounts the momentous episodes that preceded the Civil War--the Dred Scott decision, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry--and then moves into a masterful chronicle of the war itself--the battles, the strategic maneuvering on both sides, the politics, and the personalities.

Particularly notable are McPherson's new views on such matters as the slavery expansion issue in the 1850s, the origins of the Republican Party, the causes of secession, internal dissent and anti-war opposition in the North and the South, and the reasons for the Union's victory.

The book's title refers to the sentiments that informed both the Northern and Southern views of the conflict: the South seceded in the name of that freedom of self-determination and self-government for which their fathers had fought in 1776, while the North stood fast in defense of the Union founded by those fathers as the bulwark of American liberty. Eventually, the North had to grapple with the underlying cause of the war--slavery--and adopt a policy of emancipation as a second war aim. This "new birth of freedom," as Lincoln called it, constitutes the proudest legacy of America's bloodiest conflict.

This authoritative volume makes sense of that vast and confusing "second American Revolution" we call the Civil War, a war that transformed a nation and expanded our heritage of liberty.

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Introducing Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era Book - the ultimate one-volume history of the Civil War that will captivate both history enthusiasts and casual readers. Written by acclaimed historian James McPherson, this book provides a fresh and insightful perspective on the war, debunking old myths and presenting new interpretations. With its fast-paced narrative, McPherson seamlessly weaves together the political, social, and military events that defined the two decades leading up to the Civil War.

Immerse yourself in the dramatic moments that shaped the war's outcome - from the infamous Dred Scott decision to the intense Lincoln-Douglas debates. McPherson's meticulous research and analysis bring the war itself to life, covering the monumental battles, strategic maneuvering, and the political dynamics on both sides. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the slavery expansion issue, the origins of the Republican Party, the causes of secession, and the internal conflicts within the North and the South.

But Battle Cry of Freedom goes beyond simply recounting historical events. It delves into the core ideals that fueled both the Northern and Southern perspectives - the South standing for self-determination and self-government reminiscent of their fathers' fight for liberty in 1776, while the North adamantly defended the Union as the guardian of American freedom. As the war progressed, the North confronted the root cause of the conflict - slavery - and embraced emancipation as a second war aim, leading to what Lincoln deemed the "new birth of freedom."

Embark on a journey through the intricacies of the "second American Revolution" that transformed our nation. Battle Cry of Freedom consolidates the vast and complex narrative of the Civil War and offers profound insights, expanding our collective heritage of liberty. Don't miss out on this authoritative volume that will enlighten and engage readers for years to come.

Discover Battle Cry of Freedom and explore the profound impact of the Civil War today!

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