Crossroads of freedom : Antietam / James M. McPherson.
In this book, prize winning author James M. McPherson tells the story of the battle of Antietam - the turning point of the whole Civil War, and the bloodiest day in American history. In a concise narrative, McPherson takes readers through the events leading up to Antietam, and through the savage fig...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2002.
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| Series: | Pivotal moments in American history.
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| Summary: | In this book, prize winning author James M. McPherson tells the story of the battle of Antietam - the turning point of the whole Civil War, and the bloodiest day in American history. In a concise narrative, McPherson takes readers through the events leading up to Antietam, and through the savage fighting of the battle itself. The final chapters will discuss the aftermath of the battle and why it truly was a pivotal moment in American history. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 203 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-190) and index. |
| Access: | Online version licensed for access by U. of T. users. |