Crossroads of Freedom

Antietam

By:

James M McPherson

Format:

Hardback

Series:

Pivotal Moments in American History

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The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day in American history, and the turning point of the whole Civil War. At the point where Confederate troops invaded Maryland, poised to take Washington, the morale of the Union was at an all time low. It had suffered a series of defeats, it seemed that foreign governments were on the verge of recognizing the Confederacy and legitimizing its cause, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been shelved indefinitely. McPherson argues that the Union victory at Antietam sharply reversed all this, and gave the Union a new raison d'être in the form of Emancipation.McPherson combines a compelling narrative of the battle itself with a clear analysis of the political situation surrounding it. The final chapters discuss the aftermath of the battle, and its reputation as a pivotal moment in American history.

Author Biography:

James M. McPherson is America's leading Civil War scholar, best known for his bestselling, Pulitzer-prize winning book Battle Cry Freedom.

Release date Australia

November 28th, 2002

Author

James M McPherson

Audiences

A / AS level
General (US: Trade)
Undergraduate

Illustrations

numerous halftones and maps

Pages

220

Series

Pivotal Moments in American History

Dimensions

164x244x22

ISBN-13

9780195135213

Product ID

3443282

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