The History of the Confederate War
Enriched edition.By George Cary Eggleston
Length22h 54m
About this audiobook
In 'The History of the Confederate War' by George Cary Eggleston, the author provides a comprehensive account of the American Civil War from the perspective of the Confederacy. Eggleston's prose is highly detailed and immersive, painting a vivid picture of the events and key figures involved in this pivotal moment in American history. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the military strategies, political tensions, and societal impacts of the Civil War, making it a significant contribution to Civil War literature. Eggleston expertly weaves together historical facts and personal anecdotes to create a compelling narrative that engages readers and sheds light on a complex and tumultuous period in American history. Written with a scholarly voice, 'The History of the Confederate War' offers readers a deeper understanding of the Confederate perspective during this transformative era. Recommended for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in gaining insight into the Civil War from a different vantage point.
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- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreHistory
Length22 hrs 54 mins
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Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1History of the Civil War
2Volume 1
3PART I THE CAUSES OF THE WAR
4CHAPTER I A Public, not a Civil, War
5CHAPTER II The Growth of the National Idea
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6CHAPTER III The "Irrepressible Conflict"
7CHAPTER IV The Annexation of Texas
8CHAPTER V The Compromise of 1850
9CHAPTER VI Uncle Tom's Cabin
10CHAPTER VII The Repeal of the Missouri Compromise, The Kansas-Nebraska Bill and Squatter Sovereignty
11CHAPTER VIII The Kansas War—The Dred Scott Decision—John Brown's Exploit at Harper's Ferry
12CHAPTER IX The Election of 1860
13CHAPTER X The Birth of War
14PART II THE CONDUCT OF THE WAR
15CHAPTER XI The Reduction of Fort Sumter
16CHAPTER XII The Attitude of the Border States
17CHAPTER XIII "Pepper Box" Strategy
18CHAPTER XIV Manassas
19CHAPTER XV The Paralysis of Victory
20CHAPTER XVI The European Menace
21CHAPTER XVII Border Operations
22CHAPTER XVIII The Blockade—The Conquest of the Coast and the Neglect to Follow up the Advantage thus Gained
23CHAPTER XIX The Era of Incapacity
24CHAPTER XX The First Appearance of Grant
25CHAPTER XXI The Situation Before Shiloh
26CHAPTER XXII Between Manassas and Shiloh—The Situation in Virginia
27CHAPTER XXIII Shiloh
28CHAPTER XXIV New Madrid and Island Number 10
29CHAPTER XXV Farragut at New Orleans
30CHAPTER XXVI McClellan's Peninsular Advance
31CHAPTER XXVII Jackson's Valley Campaign
32CHAPTER XXVIII The Seven Days' Battles
33CHAPTER XXIX The Second Manassas Campaign
34CHAPTER XXX Lee's First Invasion of Maryland
35Volume 2
36CHAPTER XXXI The Struggle for Emancipation
37CHAPTER XXXII Burnside's Fredericksburg Campaign
38CHAPTER XXXIII Halleck's Treatment of Grant
39CHAPTER XXXIV Grant at Corinth[66]
40CHAPTER XXXV Bragg's Campaign Against Louisville
41CHAPTER XXXVI Fall and Winter Campaigns at the West and South
42CHAPTER XXXVII The Chancellorsville Campaign
43CHAPTER XXXVIII The Gettysburg Campaign
44CHAPTER XXXIX The Campaign of Vicksburg
45CHAPTER XL The State of Things After Gettysburg
46CHAPTER XLI The Struggle for Charleston
47CHAPTER XLII The Campaigns of Chickamauga and Chattanooga
48CHAPTER XLIII Grant's Strategy—The Red River Campaign—Fort Pillow[92], Etc.
49CHAPTER XLIV Grant's Plan of Campaign
50CHAPTER XLV The Battles in the Wilderness[94]
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