Bruce Catton's The Civil Conflict is one of the most frequently read general history of the war accessible in a single volume, and it is infinitely interesting and engaging.
The Civil War eloquently depicts one of the most stirring episodes in American history, from the early separation between the North and the South to the eventual surrender of Confederate forces, as introduced by critically renowned Civil War historian James M. McPherson. Catton's combat narrative is a must-read for everyone interested in the war that divided America, including information regarding the political actions of the Union and Confederate troops as well as diplomatic endeavours abroad.
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