“This was a great well written non-fiction book. Most non-fiction books read dry, interesting but all the historical facts bog the reading down. David Detzer was able to keep the historical facts in but make this book into a turn pager wondering what was going to happen next when I was away form the book. Even though I knew what was going to happen I still wanted to read ahead to see actually how it happened. I don't think I ever wanted to do that with a non-fiction book. David Detzer brought us into America on the brink of civil war, both sides trying to do what they think is right and the consequences of these decisions or non decisions depending on your point of view. I found it interesting all the events leading up to the Battle of Ft. Sumter and my heart went out to Major Robert Anderson as he did his best to keep Ft. Sumter from being the beginning point of the Civil War without any clear guidance form Washington. I have to say best non-fiction book I ever read.”
Pabast wrote this review Saturday, May 7, 2011.
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