Battle Cry of Freedom: The Epochal Struggle that Forged a Nation

James M. McPherson's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Battle Cry of Freedom, is a sweeping and masterful account of the American Civil War, a conflict that transformed a nation and redefined the meaning of freedom.

Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era (Oxford History of the United States Book 6)

by James M. McPherson

4.7 out of 5

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McPherson tells the story of the Civil War from its origins in the sectional tensions of the antebellum period to its bloody at Appomattox Court House. He provides a vivid and detailed account of the major battles and campaigns of the war, as well as the political and social developments that shaped its course.

McPherson's writing is clear, concise, and engaging. He has a gift for storytelling, and he brings the people and events of the Civil War to life. He also has a deep understanding of the complex issues that led to the war and its aftermath. As a result, Battle Cry of Freedom is not only a comprehensive history of the Civil War, but also a thoughtful and insightful analysis of its meaning.

McPherson argues that the Civil War was a watershed moment in American history. It was a war that ended slavery and preserved the Union. It was also a war that brought about profound changes in American society, politics, and culture.

The Civil War was a tragedy, but it was also a necessary conflict. As McPherson writes, "The war was a terrible ordeal, but it was also a necessary one. It ended slavery, preserved the Union, and brought about profound changes in American society, politics, and culture. The United States emerged from the war a more just and democratic nation, and the world was a better place for its having been fought."

Battle Cry of Freedom is essential reading for anyone interested in American history and the enduring legacy of the Civil War. It is a book that will be read and studied for generations to come.

Praise for Battle Cry of Freedom

"A masterpiece of historical writing." -The New York Times

"The definitive account of the Civil War." -The Washington Post

"A brilliant and essential book." -The Boston Globe

About the Author

James M. McPherson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and professor emeritus of history at Princeton University. He is the author of numerous books on the Civil War, including Battle Cry of Freedom, Tried by War, and For Cause and Comrades.

Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era (Oxford History of the United States Book 6)

by James M. McPherson

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12225 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	947 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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