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This is one of the two or three very best histories of the Civil War ever written. It is on a par with "Battle Cry of Freedom." It brings events to life. It has the ring of absolute truth. Its characterizations of events and individuals are poetic and deeply moving. It teaches us tremendously important lessons of character and history.
In addition, it's a real page-turner - not a hard read at all. I've quoted more sections of it to my wife, my children (ages 11 and 13) and my co-workers than any other book I can think of.
I recommend this book to my brothers and sisters who are descendants of Confederate veterans, as well as those of us who are descended from the Union side. It is of a character and stature commensurate with General Lee.
Tim Oksman, City Attorney
Portsmouth, Virginia
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I read this book twice; once before and again after reading the Grant Trilogy--Capt. Sam Grant, Grant Moves South, and Grant Takes Command followed by The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant. The author drew liberally from primary sources, and what he writes you can believe. He writes very well. My first reading was an introduction without knowledge; the second pulled all the other readings together. I recommend them all, of course, but this seems to me a must because it so accurate, complete, and insightful. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Of the thousand of books written on the American Civil War, "This Hallowed Ground" ranks among the very best, standing side by side with James McPherson's "Battle Cry of Freedom." Both books not only give a comprehensive history of the war but also place the war in historical context and thoroughly discuss its causes and consequences. In so doing, both books provide an insightful analysis of racism in the mid-nineteenth century and how it is a foundation for racism today. Both those who continue to worship the Confederacy and those who believe the lie that slavery was not the cause of the war will hate these books. Those with open and inquiring minds will love them.
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Might be the best single-volume story of the Civil War
The Civil War was a vastly complex conflict, and there are thousands of specialized texts to be had. Read more
Published on Oct 16 2000 by David Rolfe
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Excellent, read it slowly - it's worth very second
The works of Bruce Catton were among the first that stimulated my interest in the American Civil War. Read more
Published on July 14 2000 by Simon Jackson
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Catton is the Best Civil War Historian!
There are more books about the American Civil War than on any other subject in US history. New books are written everyday. Some are very good, some are not. Read more
Published on May 4 2000 by Shogun Len
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The definitive narrative of Lincoln's army
The premiere work from the War Between the States' best author. I've read nearly all of Bruce Catton's Civil War work and this one is the best--buy it and read it again and again.
Published on Jan 6 2000 by Duward Whelchel
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