The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct, Volume 1 (of 2)

"The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct, Volume 1 (of 2)" by George Cary Eggleston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the causes, key events, and consequences of the American Civil War from the perspective of the Confederate states, aiming to present a narrative that honors both sides of the conflict. It intends to delve deeply into the complexities that led to the war, including slavery, regional differences, and the political dynamics of the time. The opening of this account sets the stage for understanding the magnitude of the war fought from 1861 to 1865, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the conflict, with millions engaged and immense casualties on both sides. Eggleston emphasizes the war's significance not just in terms of military engagements, but in its transformative effects on American society, politics, and the economy. He introduces the concept of the war as a revolution rather than merely a civil conflict, framing it as a struggle for independence by the Southern states, and presents an overview of the subsequent societal upheaval that followed the war's conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Eggleston, George Cary, 1839-1911
Title The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct, Volume 1 (of 2)
A Narrative and Critical History
Credits E-text prepared by David Edwards, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Category Text
eBook-No. 45609
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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