The great task remaining : the third year of Lincoln's war / William Marvel.

Author/creator Marvel, William
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010.
Descriptionxv, 430 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
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Contents When peace was far away -- An army stretched out on the hills -- The road unknown -- The clear and present danger of democracy -- Long, too long America -- Toward Getty's town -- Uncle Sam says you're the one -- Take increased devotion -- Make no parley -- Armies like ghosts on hills -- The war will never be done -- God alone can claim it.
Abstract Analyzes major battles of the third year of the Civil War--including Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg--as recounted by first-hand witnesses, surveying their views on whether the war's goals justified its costs.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [386]-412) and index.
LCCN 2009029921
ISBN9780618990641 (hc)
ISBN061899064X

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks E471 .M366 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold