The Crisis of the American Republic: A History of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era

by Allen C. Guelzo

Book Overview

Contents: A nation announcing itself -- The disillusion of compromise -- From debate to civil war -- Sullen hymns of defeat -- Elusive victories -- The soldier's tale -- The manufacture of war -- The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312095155
• ISBN13: 9780312095154
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 431 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An excellent one-volume history of the Civil War

Guelzo is a distinguished intellectual historian and author of the recent superb biography, Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President. The Crisis of the American Republic is enjoyably well-written. Social aspects of the Civil War, such as the roles of women and African-Americans, are thoughtfully considered along with the military history. Guelzo is particularly good on the issues underlying the conflict; the chapter on religious and intellectual history is most enlightening.