
Crossroads of Freedom
Antietam
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Nelson Runger
Through historical newspaper accounts and the personal letters of soldiers, the events leading up to the battle and the battle itself are stunningly recreated. You will enter the mind of Robert E. Lee as he makes the fateful decision to cross the Potomac River and take the offensive. You will feel the frustration of Abraham Lincoln as he struggles to convince George McClellan to fight. And you will stand side-by-side with foot soldiers as the peaceful Maryland countryside explodes into terrifying, unforgettable carnage. In vivid detail and with remarkable insight, McPherson makes a convincing case that Antietam was the "battle that changed the course of the Civil War."
The “Pivotal Moments in American History” series seeks to unite the old and the new history, combining the insights and techniques of recent historiography with the power of traditional narrative. Each title has a strong narrative arc with drama, irony, suspense, and – most importantly – great characters who embody the human dimension of historical events. The general editors of “Pivotal Moments” are not just historians; they are popular writers themselves, and, in two cases, Pulitzer Prize winners: David Hackett Fischer, James M. McPherson, and David Greenberg. We hope you like your American History served up with verve, wit, and an eye for the telling detail!
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Critic reviews
"McPherson convincingly establishes the Battle of Antietam as the [Civil War]'s pivotal moment militarily, politically, and morally." (Publishers Weekly)
"A fine study." (Library Journal)
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Very well done presentation of an important subject. I learned a lot from this book.
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In addition to these strategic issues, McPherson is also quite good at drawing out several personalities involved in the battle. Lincoln's difficult balance in withholding his Emancipation Proclamation without some tangible Union success is explained thoroughly, some generals are described, various European reactions are explored -- but the character one remembers most is the ambivalent general of the Army of the Potomac, McClellan. It is an excellent study of failings and success in command, and failings and success in character.
Far beyond the scope of the battle
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A nice civil war read
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Antietam in its Sociopolitical Constellation
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Great way to help your kid with a project
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If you could sum up Crossroads to Freedom in three words, what would they be?
Detail, detail, detail!What was one of the most memorable moments of Crossroads to Freedom?
Overriding evidence regarding McClelland's murderous ego. Pathologic.Would you listen to another book narrated by Nelson Runger?
Not my favorite narrator. I won't NOT get a book narrated by him but .. Well, not my favorite.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Antietam is a tragedy. McClelland's lack of expertise and just plain old courage made this a tragedy.Any additional comments?
I recommend this book.Another excellent McPherson!
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Excellent read
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Good research
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Detailed political analysis of Antietam and result
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good review of history
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