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The voices of those who witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg and its aftermath with their own eyes – who saw the bloodshed, heard its din, trembled in its crash, struggled with its aftermath – are collected for the first time by Allen C. Guelzo, America's foremost Civil War scholar, in this moving and sobering oral history.
This treasure trove of original documents – many never-before published – creates a uniquely personal, day-by-day...
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A sobering excavation of how deeply nineteenth-century American banks were entwined with the institution of slavery.
It's now widely understood that the fullest expression of nineteenth-century American capitalism was found in the structures of chattel slavery. It's also understood that almost every other institution and aspect of life then was at least entangled with-and often profited from-slavery's perpetuation. Yet as Sharon Ann Murphy shows...
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Our idea of the Founders' America and its values is not true. We are not the heirs of the Founders, but we can be the heirs of Reconstruction and its vision for equality.
There's a common story we tell about America: that our fundamental values as a country were stated in the Declaration of Independence, fought for in the Revolution, and made law in the Constitution. But, with the country increasingly divided, this story isn't working for us anymore-what's...
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In November 1861, nearly seven months after the Civil War began, the 102nd NY Volunteers was organized in New York City. Among the volunteers who within days joined was 21-year-old farmer Moses Whitbeck. For the next three-and-a-half-years, Moses and the 102nd would travel to and fight in battles from Washington DC to Harper's Ferry, from Antietam and Chancellorsville to Gettysburg and Atlanta, from Raleigh to Richmond, traversing more than a dozen...
5) La batalla de Pea Ridge: Una guía fascinante de la batalla de Elkhorn Tavern, un enfrentamiento de l
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Experimente la batalla de Pea Ridge, también conocida como la batalla de Elkhorn Tavern, y viva los acontecimientos de la guerra civil estadounidense durante la primera mitad de 1862 en el Teatro Trans-Misisipi en este fascinante libro sobre la campaña de Pea Ridge en Arkansas.
La campaña de Pea Ridge se considera la serie de acontecimientos más importante del Teatro Trans-Misisipi. La batalla de Pea Ridge, que tuvo lugar entre el 6 y el 8 de...
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In 1853, Eyre Crowe, a young British artist, visited a slave auction in Richmond, Virginia. Harrowed by what he witnessed, he captured the scene in sketches that he would later develop into a series of illustrations and paintings, including the culminating painting, Slaves Waiting for Sale, Richmond, Virginia.This innovative book uses Crowe's paintings to explore the texture of the slave trade in Richmond, Charleston, and New Orleans, the evolving...
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One hundred and fifty years after Abraham Lincoln's death, the full story of his extraordinary relationship with Jews is told here for the first time. Lincoln and the Jews: A History provides readers both with a captivating narrative of his interactions with Jews, and with the opportunity to immerse themselves in rare manuscripts and images, many from the Shapell Lincoln Collection, that show Lincoln in a way he has never been seen before.
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8) The Alamo
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The Battle of the Alamo is one of the most important moments in United States history. Everything changed after March 6, 1836, when a small force of brave Texans fought more than 1,000 Mexican soldiers. It led to independence for Texas and expansion for the U.S. Americans remember the Alamo as a symbol of fierce determination and the struggle for freedom.
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Many accounts of the Civil War battles, armies, and key figures have been written over the years, but none have looked at the bloodiest war in our nation's history through the eyes of the cavalry. The horse soldiers in the Civil War are often referred to as the last of the cavaliers, men who valued their honor as much as their cause. In this sweeping saga George Walsh brings to life anew the gallant horse soldiers of the North and South, showing in...
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In the months after the end of the Civil War, there was one word on everyone's lips: redemption. From the fiery language of Radical Republicans calling for a reconstruction of the former Confederacy to the petitions of those individuals who had worked the land as slaves to the white supremacists who would bring an end to Reconstruction in the late 1870s, this crucial concept informed the ways in which many people-both black and white, northerner and...
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Movies have often shown the wide-open plains of the West, complete with cowboys silhouetted against the setting sun and dramatic gunfights in saloons. It's easy to think these images truly depict the freedom and beauty of the Wild West. But you'd be wrong! In fact, most cowboys didn't change their clothes much and had few gunfights! This volume invites readers to the gritty, real Wild West that had few upstanding lawmen, long work days, and fighting...
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Ratified in the years immediately following the American Civil War, the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution-together known as the Reconstruction Amendments-abolished slavery, safeguarded a set of basic national liberties, and expanded the right to vote, respectively. This two-volume work presents the key speeches, debates, and public dialogues that surrounded the adoption of the three amendments, allowing...
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Life on a wagon train was tough. Travelers wore through their shoes from so much walking. They left behind belongings along the trail when they could no longer carry them. Many didn't make it to their destination. This book engages readers with a familiar historical time period through surprising facts as was as curriculum-supporting social studies information. Historical images correlate with the main content, aiding in comprehension and providing...
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The Constitution in Congress series has been called nothing less than a biography of the US Constitution for its in-depth examination of the role that the legislative and executive branches have played in the development of constitutional interpretation. This third volume in the series, the early installments of which dealt with the Federalist and Jeffersonian eras, continues this examination with the Jacksonian revolution of 1829 and subsequent efforts...
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On July 5th, 1852, Frederick Douglass, one of the greatest orators of all time, delivered what was arguably the century's most powerful abolition speech. At a time of year where American freedom is celebrated across the nation, Douglass eloquently summoned the country to resolve the contradiction between slavery and the founding principles of our country. In this book, James A. Colaiaco vividly recreates the turbulent historical context of Douglass'...
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Grant: A Biography tells of the extraordinary life and legacy of one of America's most ingenious military minds
A modest and unassuming man, Grant never lost a battle, leading the Union to victory over the Confederacy during the Civil War, ultimately becoming President of the reunited states. Grant revolutionized military warfare by creating new leadership tactics by integrating new technologies in classical military strategy.
In this compelling...
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The official trail diary of pioneer woman, Sarah Jane Rousseau.
For Sarah Jane Rousseau, an accomplished pianist from New Castle Upon Tyne, this seven-month journey means leaving all her gentrified comforts behind. It's a sacrifice she is willing to make, however, if she ever wants to walk again.
After years of trying everything he could for his wife, Dr. James Rousseau is desperate to find a cure for Sarah's debilitating rheumatism. He hopes that...
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"As the Civil War raged, President Abraham Lincoln spent many hours in the War Department's telegraph office, where he received all his telegrams. Morning, noon, and night Lincoln would visit the small office to receive the latest news from the armies at the front. The place was a refuge for the president, who waited for incoming dispatches and talked while they were being deciphered.
David Homer Bates, one of the first military telegraphers, recollects...
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While the Civil War raged in the east, the Platte River Raids would begin an entirely new battle for the American West. In July of 1864, Northern Plains Indians in Idaho Territory (Wyoming) appeared to be on a warpath to cease all emigrant travel on the Bozeman, Oregon, and Overland Trails by any means. On a signal, hundreds of warriors launched a series of attacks and robberies on unsuspecting emigrants through the winding "Black Hills." Shots rang...
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Clint B. Geller examines the intersection of the American Civil War and American watch-making, including: physical characteristics (movements, dials and hands, watchcases, and other features); authenticating provenance and assessing desirability; and showcases of several outstanding Civil War watches.With 162 images, including many original photos of timepieces, along with tables and extensive references, this book makes an excellent addition to the...
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