Finally, in 1861, the american civil war erupted after the election of president abraham lincoln. Never acknowledging the south’s right to secede, lincoln and the north fought the south through four long, bloody, destructive years; much longer than anyone thought the war would last.
You will discover the following in this book:
• The socio-political situation of 19th-century america before the war
• Roots of the problem of slavery
• Abraham lincoln and the creation of the republican party
• The infamous north-south divide
• Causes of secession and the beginning of the war
• Main actors on both sides, including ulysses s. Grant, jefferson davis, and robert e. Lee
• Military campaigns that shaped the four-year-long war
• The influential battles of gettysburg, chancellorsville, vicksburg, and fredericksburg
This book endeavours to offer a full comprehension of the american civil war by means of meticulous battle descriptions and personal testimonies from individuals who experienced the conflict first hand. It seeks to highlight that this war was not merely a domestic affair but rather a pivotal episode in global history.
This narrative encompasses themes of conflict and resolution, separation and reunification, and the lasting consequences of a war that significantly influenced the trajectory of a nation and the global landscape.
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