McPherson brilliantly weaves strands of diplomatic, political, and military history into a compact, swift-moving narrative that shows why America's bloodiest Civil War day was, indeed, a turning point in history. Illustrations.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Editor's Note
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1: The Pendulum of War 1861 - 1862
- 2: Taking Off the Kid Gloves June - July 1862
- 3: "The Federals Got a Very Complete Smashing," August - September 1862
- 4: Showdown at Sharpsburg
- 5: The Beginning of the End
- Notes
- Bibliographical Essay
- Acknowledgements
- Index