Vicksburg

The Campaign That Opened the Mississippi

By Michael B. Ballard | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

Michael Ballard provides a concise yet thorough study of the 1863 battle that cut off a crucial river port and rail depot for the South and split the Confederate nation, providing a turning point in the Civil War. The Union victory at Vicksburg was hailed with as much celebration in the North as the Gettysburg victory and Ballard makes a convincing case that it was equally important to the ultimate resolution of the conflict.

Editions of Vicksburg

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807828939
Paperback
ISBN 9780807871287
EBook
ISBN 9780807876213
PDF
ISBN 9798890868190

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Michael Ballard provides a concise yet thorough study of the 1863 battle that cut off a crucial river port and rail depot for the South and split the Confederate nation, providing a turning point in the Civil War. The Union victory at Vicksburg was hailed with as much celebration in the North as the Gettysburg victory and Ballard makes a convincing case that it was equally important to the ultimate resolution of the conflict.

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What is Vicksburg about?

Michael Ballard provides a concise yet thorough study of the 1863 battle that cut off a crucial river port and rail depot for the South and split the Confederate nation, providing a turning point in the Civil War. The Union victory at Vicksburg was hailed with as much celebration in the North as the Gettysburg victory and Ballard makes a convincing case that it was equally important to the ultimate resolution of the conflict.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Vicksburg?

History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas

Where can I read a sample of Vicksburg?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807828939

How long is Vicksburg and how many pages does it have?

Vicksburg has 512 page(s)

Is Vicksburg part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Civil War America

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Vicksburg?

Michael B. Ballard

Who is the Publisher of the book Vicksburg?

The University of North Carolina Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Vicksburg is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807828939) and paperback(ISBN 9780807871287) and ebook(ISBN 9780807876213) and pdf(ISBN 9798890868190)

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