The Civil War: The Final Year Told by Those Who Lived It (LOA #250)
by Aaron Dean-Sheehan
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The Civil War: The Final Year Told by Those Who Lived It (LOA #250) by Aaron Dean-Sheehan
Details
War:
American Civil War
Perspective:
Civilian
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Published Date:
2014
ISBN13:
9781598532944
Summary
The Civil War: The Final Year Told by Those Who Lived It is a collection of firsthand accounts from 1864-1865, edited by Aaron Sheehan-Dean. The book presents letters, diaries, speeches, and newspaper articles from soldiers, civilians, politicians, and formerly enslaved people who experienced the war's climactic final year. It offers diverse perspectives on major events including Sherman's March, Lincoln's reelection, and Lee's surrender. Part of the Library of America series, this anthology provides readers direct access to primary sources that capture the drama, tragedy, and ultimate resolution of America's bloodiest conflict.
