Masur, Louis P.
The U.S. Civil War: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197513668
- author:
- Masur, Louis P.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.5 x 1 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- History, America, North America,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The U.S. Civil War: A Very Short Introduction by Louis P. Masur The American Civil War remains a pivotal moment in the nation's history, with its reverberations still felt today. This concise history offers a masterful overview of the war's complex causes and catastrophic effects, tracing the evolution of the conflict from its origins to its aftermath. Masur examines the tensions over states' rights and slavery, and how the war ultimately became a battle to abolish slavery. The book provides a year-by-year account of the major political, social, and military events, highlighting the transformation of the nation and the role of the soldiers who fought in it. Masur also considers the clash over reconstruction policies that continued to divide the nation for years to come. This introduction to the Civil War era offers a valuable insight into the dramatic events whose effects are still felt today, and is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand the complexities of this pivotal moment in American history.
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