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This deluxe collector's edition presents a significant work on Civil War history, meticulously restored by the Library of America. It offers an in-depth exploration of the era, capturing the complexities and nuances of the conflict. The edition is designed for both history enthusiasts and collectors, featuring high-quality materials and presentation. Readers can expect a comprehensive and engaging narrative that highlights pivotal moments and figures from this transformative period in American history.

The narrative delves into the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, a crucial moment in the Civil War that defined the fate of the nation. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Bruce Catton offers a detailed examination of the strategies, key figures, and the broader implications of the battle. Through his incisive analysis, readers gain insight into the military and historical significance of this turning point, highlighting the intense conflict between the Northern and Southern armies.

This comprehensive history of the American Civil War blends grand narratives with personal experiences, offering readers both a sweeping overview and intimate insights into the conflict. Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Catton masterfully chronicles the dramatic events and the human stories behind them, making this a compelling account of one of America's most pivotal moments.

"...one of the great historical accomplishments of our time...will have an enduring place in our national records."--New York Times.

Part one of the classic Civil War study of General Ulysses S. Grant, written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Catton, introduces General Grant as he undertakes his first Civil War command, and follows him as he leads his troops through a series of battles, including Belmont, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Chickasaw Bayou, Edwards Station, and Vicksburg.

Infinitely readable and absorbing, Bruce Catton's The Civil War is one of the best-selling, most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume. Newly introduced by the critically acclaimed Civil War historian James M. McPherson, The Civil War vividly traces one of the most moving chapters in American history, from the early division between the North and the South to the final surrender of Confederate troops. Catton's account of battles is carefully interwoven with details about the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. This new edition of The Civil War is a must-have for anyone interested in the war that divided America.