History of the Civil War, 1861-1865

James Ford Rhodes (1848 - 1927)

Superbly written, this overview of the Civil War, won a Pulitzer Prize in History in 1918. Rhodes covers not only the battles and the generals of the war but gives us a good deal of insight into the politics, economics, international relations and the strategy/thinking of the times. When at times he brings forth an opinion it is clearly stated, so as not to be confused with the facts. Comprehensive and enjoyable, you will find this History of the Civil War both illuminating and captivating.

NOTE: Footnotes will not be read but can be found online at https://archive.org/details/historycivilwar01rhodgoog/mode/2up. (Summary by Celine Major)

Genre(s): War & Military, History

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Preface Celine Major
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Play 01 Chapter 1 Part 1 Celine Major
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Play 05 Chapter 3 Part 1 Celine Major
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Play 08 Chapter 4 Part 1 Celine Major
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Play 10 Chapter 5 Part 1 Celine Major
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Play 14 Chapter 7 Celine Major
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Play 17 Chapter 10 Celine Major
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Play 18 Chapter 11 Celine Major
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Play 19 Chapter 12 Part 1 Celine Major
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