The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct (Vol.1&2)
Enriched edition. Complete EditionBy George Cary Eggleston
Length22h 41m
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George Cary Eggleston's "The History of the Confederate War, Its Causes and Its Conduct" (Vol. 1 & 2) provides a nuanced narrative of the American Civil War, offering readers a comprehensive examination of its origins, key events, and the complexities of wartime conduct. Eggleston employs a meticulous chronological structure and vivid descriptive language, engaging readers with detailed accounts that reveal both military strategies and the socio-political underpinnings of the Confederate experience. This work serves not only as a historical record but also as an interpretative analysis that situates the Confederate War within a broader context of American identity and regional conflict. Eggleston, a noted author and historian of the late 19th century, draws on his own Southern heritage and firsthand experiences as a war correspondent. His deep personal investment and critical eye shine through in his investigation of the war's causes and consequences, revealing the complexities faced by a divided nation. Eggleston's dual role as both participant and observer of the events provides a unique lens through which to understand the motivations and ideologies that fueled the Confederate cause. This seminal work is highly recommended for both scholars and general readers alike, serving as an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of the Civil War era. Eggleston's sophisticated analysis and engaging prose make this history accessible and compelling, inviting readers to contemplate the enduring legacy of conflict in American society.
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GenreHistory
Length22 hrs 41 mins
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Publish dateDec 13, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION The Magnitude of the Confederate War
2CHAPTER I A Public, not a Civil, War
3CHAPTER II The Growth of the National Idea
4CHAPTER III The "Irrepressible Conflict"
5CHAPTER IV The Annexation of Texas
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6CHAPTER V The Compromise of 1850
7CHAPTER VI Uncle Tom's Cabin
8CHAPTER VII The Repeal of the Missouri Compromise, The Kansas-Nebraska Bill and Squatter Sovereignty
9CHAPTER VIII The Kansas War—The Dred Scott Decision—John Brown's Exploit at Harper's Ferry
10CHAPTER IX The Election of 1860
11CHAPTER X The Birth of War
12CHAPTER XI The Reduction of Fort Sumter
13CHAPTER XII The Attitude of the Border States
14CHAPTER XIII "Pepper Box" Strategy
15CHAPTER XIV Manassas
16CHAPTER XV The Paralysis of Victory
17CHAPTER XVI The European Menace
18CHAPTER XVII Border Operations
19CHAPTER XVIII The Blockade—The Conquest of the Coast and the Neglect to Follow up the Advantage thus Gained
20CHAPTER XIX The Era of Incapacity
21CHAPTER XX The First Appearance of Grant
22CHAPTER XXI The Situation Before Shiloh
23CHAPTER XXII Between Manassas and Shiloh—The Situation in Virginia
24CHAPTER XXIII Shiloh
25CHAPTER XXIV New Madrid and Island Number 10
26CHAPTER XXV Farragut at New Orleans
27CHAPTER XXVI McClellan's Peninsular Advance
28CHAPTER XXVII Jackson's Valley Campaign
29CHAPTER XXVIII The Seven Days' Battles
30CHAPTER XXIX The Second Manassas Campaign
31CHAPTER XXX Lee's First Invasion of Maryland
32CHAPTER XXXI The Struggle for Emancipation
33CHAPTER XXXII Burnside's Fredericksburg Campaign
34CHAPTER XXXIII Halleck's Treatment of Grant
35CHAPTER XXXIV Grant at Corinth
36CHAPTER XXXV Bragg's Campaign Against Louisville
37CHAPTER XXXVI Fall and Winter Campaigns at the West and South
38CHAPTER XXXVII The Chancellorsville Campaign
39CHAPTER XXXVIII The Gettysburg Campaign
40CHAPTER XXXIX The Campaign of Vicksburg
41CHAPTER XL The State of Things After Gettysburg
42CHAPTER XLI The Struggle for Charleston
43CHAPTER XLII The Campaigns of Chickamauga and Chattanooga
44CHAPTER XLIII Grant's Strategy—The Red River Campaign—Fort Pillow, Etc.
45CHAPTER XLIV Grant's Plan of Campaign
46CHAPTER XLV The Battles in the Wilderness
47CHAPTER XLVI Spottsylvania and the Bloody Angle
48CHAPTER XLVII Cold Harbor and on to Petersburg
49CHAPTER XLVIII The Confederate Cruisers
50CHAPTER XLIX Sherman's Campaign against Atlanta
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