The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Vol. Set)
 

The Civil War: A Narrative (3 Vol. Set)

by Shelby Foote

This beautifully written trilogy of books on the American Civil War is not only a piece of first-rate history, but also a marvelous work of literature. Shelby Foote brings a skilled novelist's narrative power to this great epic. Many know Foote for his prominent role as a commentator on Ken Burns's PBS series about the Civil War. These three books, however, are his legacy. His southern ... (read more)

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This book was a pleasure to read. I love the delivery style and there is so much detail to feast on as the author paints a vivid picture through the use of great primary source documents in the form of letters and not just from the leaders but the infantry-level participants.

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