About the book
A perfect introduction and \"the best single-volume treatment of the Civil War\" (Chicago Sun-Times) that captures the dramatic scope and intimate experience of that epic struggle from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the Army of the Potomac Trilogy.
Covering events from the prelude of the conflict to the death of Lincoln, Bruce Catton blends a gripping narrative with deep, yet unassuming, scholarship to bring the war alive on the page in an almost novelistic way. It is this gift for narrative that led contemporary critics to compare this book to War and Peace, and call it a “modern Iliad.” Now over fifty years old, This Hallowed Ground remains one of the best-loved and admired general Civil War books: a perfect introduction to readers beginning their exploration of the conflict, as well as a thrilling analysis and reimagining of its events for experienced students of the war.
Includes maps.
Editions of This Hallowed Ground
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385046640
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307947086
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307947482
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A perfect introduction and \"the best single-volume treatment of the Civil War\" (Chicago Sun-Times) that captures the dramatic scope and intimate experience of that epic struggle from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the Army of the Potomac Trilogy.
Covering events from the prelude of the conflict to the death of Lincoln, Bruce Catton blends a gripping narrative with deep, yet unassuming, scholarship to bring the war alive on the page in an almost novelistic way. It is this gift for narrative that led contemporary critics to compare this book to War and Peace, and call it a “modern Iliad.” Now over fifty years old, This Hallowed Ground remains one of the best-loved and admired general Civil War books: a perfect introduction to readers beginning their exploration of the conflict, as well as a thrilling analysis and reimagining of its events for experienced students of the war.
Includes maps.
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What is This Hallowed Ground about?
A perfect introduction and \"the best single-volume treatment of the Civil War\" (Chicago Sun-Times) that captures the dramatic scope and intimate experience of that epic struggle from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the Army of the Potomac Trilogy.
Covering events from the prelude of the conflict to the death of Lincoln, Bruce Catton blends a gripping narrative with deep, yet unassuming, scholarship to bring the war alive on the page in an almost novelistic way. It is this gift for narrative that led contemporary critics to compare this book to War and Peace, and call it a “modern Iliad.” Now over fifty years old, This Hallowed Ground remains one of the best-loved and admired general Civil War books: a perfect introduction to readers beginning their exploration of the conflict, as well as a thrilling analysis and reimagining of its events for experienced students of the war.
Includes maps.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in This Hallowed Ground?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of This Hallowed Ground?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385046640
Is This Hallowed Ground part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage Civil War Library
Who is/are the Author/s of the book This Hallowed Ground?
Bruce Catton
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
This Hallowed Ground is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385046640) and paperback(ISBN 9780307947086) and ebook(ISBN 9780307947482)
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