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 | | Ordeal by Fire: The Civil War and Reconstruction by James M. McPherson ISBN-10: 9780070458420 ISBN-10: 0-07-045842-1 ISBN-13: 9780070458420 ISBN-13: 978-0-07-045842-0 Hardcover 1991-09 McGraw-Hill Companies Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Ordeal by Fire is a comprehensive one-volume account of the United States during the era of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Written by one of this country's leading Civil War historians and a Pulitzer Prize winner, the text is divided into three distinct sections: Part I describes the social, economic, ideological, and political conflicts that lead to war; Part II covers all aspects of the war itself; and Part III deals with the post-war problems of reuniting the nation and defining the rights of the freed slaves in the new South. | ||
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Masterfully captures the passion and the futility Absolutely masterful presentation, with the right degree of detail for a fair view of each issue surrounding the greatest American culture war. McPherson looks at all sides -- economic, religious, institutional and personal, bringing reality tests to the war's many myths. He tells the whole story in three solid sections -- the sources of conflict over previous decades, the killing contest itself, and the Reformation aftermath. I found it freshly moving and horrifying. The depth of racism McPherson exposes in both North and South is astonishing, as is the tidal wave of moral revulsion against inequality. It's a patriotic book, and McPherson conveys the glory of a crushing U.S. victory. But he doesn't draw his curtain on the story till the 1890's, when efforts to enforce racial equality came to an exhausted stop. It's a testament both to the horrific power of human passions, and the futility of trying to change people by force. | ||
Easy to read Civil War history. I bought the abridged version here instead of the two - volume set. This book was great! The chapters were fairly short and McPherson's writing style is easy to read. It was an "optional" book for a course I took in college and I'm glad I bought it. It focuses on the social and political aspects of the Civil War as much as the battles. I really like that. It begins with politics in the election of 1860 and ends with Reconstruction. When it does discuss battles, it has maps to show you the various stages and days visually. I recommend this book for anyone interested in the Civil War, including historians, students, and History teachers. | ||
Excellent Civil War reference - Brilliant narrative Ordeal by Fire is an excellent reference for anyone studying the Civil War. James McPherson has a brilliant narrative style that makes his work a pleasure to read, and easy to comprehend. This is a must-read book for anyone studying the civil war. It is also a good reference for the Reconstruction era. | ||
Excellent Civil War Depiction Ordeal By Fire has been an excellent source so far of what caused America to enter into a full scale Civil War | ||
Brilliant! Insightful, and comprehensive. I bought this book in order to study for a DSST exam on the Civil War. I find myself going back to it now just for the joy of reading it. By the way, the book does a super job of getting you ready for the exam. | ||