James mcphersons fastpaced narrative fully integrates the political, social, and military events that crowded the two decades from the outbreak of one war in mexico to the ending of another at appomattox. It has a lot of the same problems scope that any general history might have, but mcpherson overcomes those limitations with an annales schoolesque attention to detail. Read about the song,the battle cry of freedom, from music k8 magazine, and listen to an extended sound clip. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Mcphersons battle cry is arguably the best single volume account of the civil war. James mcphersons fastpaced narrative fully integrates the political, social, and military events that crowded the two decades from the outbreak of one war in mexico to the ending of another at. Mcpherson is americas preeminent civil war historian. Mcphersons battle cry of freedom is a classic of narrative history. Filled with fresh interpretations and information, puncturing old myths and challenging new ones, battle cry of freedom will unquestionably become the standard one volume history of the civil war. Focusing on the pivotal year of 1863, the second volume in shelby footes masterful narrative history brings to life some of the most dramatic and important moments in the civil war, including the battle of gettysburg and grants vicksburg. Battle cry of freedom, chapter 2 flashcards quizlet.
Feb 25, 1988 professor james mcphersons battle cry of freedom initially appeared in 1988 and received the pulitzer prize, together with great popular and critical acclaim, for its detailed single volume study of the civil war. Ordeal by fire cements his reputation as one of the finest civil war historians. In this informative and meticulously researched masterpiece, he clarifies the differing ways of life and philosophy that led to. Battle cry of freedom, also known as rally round the flag, was written in 1862 by george frederick root. Mcphersons pulitzer prizewinning history of the civil war, may be the finest onevolume history of any american war ever written, let alone the civil war. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. What did you love best about battle cry of freedom. Jefferson davis felt forced to take up arms to guarantee his states rights. From there, the narrative speeds through 28 chapters that draw a precise and lively picture of what america and americans were like in mid19th century. Battle cry of freedom will unquestionably become the standard onevolume. The pulitzer prizewinning author of battle cry of freedom and many other awardwinning books, james m. It is the sixth volume of the oxford history of the united states series. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read battle cry of freedom. The civil war era penguin history new ed by mcpherson, james m.
Having now completed it, i think this an accurate summary. Abraham lincoln wondered whether in a free government the minority have the right to break up the government. I would compare this book to any of the others in the oxford history of the united states series, all of which are quite good. Im not great at remembering names, i remember stories and interesting facts. I read the print edition of battle cry of freedom when it was published in the 80s. Nov 14, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby the battle cry of freedom the mellomen with thurl ravenscroft barbershop melodies, volume 2. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
What made the experience of listening to battle cry of freedom. While i lack the depth of knowledge visavis my father a civil war aficionado, the amount i picked up about the war via osmosis is decent. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Zimbabwes national anthem akabella live blood red written and performed by loren d. Now featuring a new afterword by the author, this handy paperback edition of the pulitzer prizewinning battle cry of freedom is without question the definitive onevolume history of the civil war. Be the first to ask a question about battle cry of freedom, vol 2. Includes easton press leaflet and unattached bookplate. Nearly 30 years since its initial publication by oxford, this book is still being used at the university level to educate students about the civil war. Jonathan davis abraham lincoln wondered whether in a free government the minority have the right to break up the government. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The battle cry of freedom, also known as rally round the flag, is a song written in 1862 by american composer george frederick root 18201895 during the american civil war. This has enough interesting stories and facts to keep anybody who enjoys american history engaged.
What other book might you compare battle cry of freedom. In this informative and meticulously researched masterpiece, he clarifies the differing ways of life. Manifest destiny was mainly a democratic doctrine, and polk won on a platform promising mexico whigs opposed the war asking for spot resolutions and wanting expansion through negotiation. Oct 04, 2019 refuting whitman, the 1989 pulitzer prizewinning battle cry of freedom. The civil war era oxford history of the united states. Sep 03, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby battle cry of freedom bobby horton homespun songs of the union army, volume 1. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the battle cry of freedom the mellomen with thurl ravenscroft barbershop melodies, volume 2. Please examine photos for further item and condition details. When i first read it twenty years ago i came to that same conclusion. I give the audio edition only two stars,though, because of the publishers.
Battle cry of freedom by james mcpherson battle cry of freedom was lauded as the best single volume history of the american civil war available. A patriotic song advocating the causes of unionism and abolitionism, it became so popular that composer h. Now featuring a new afterword by the author, this handy paperback edition of the pulitzer prizewinning battle cry of freedom is without question the definitive one volume history of the civil war. On february 27, 1860, in cooper unions great hall, abraham lincoln delivered his right makes might speech.
Mcpherson not only wrote a masterful narrative, he also sourced the text impeccably. High tide by mort kunstler, one of the library of the civil war series, published in 1998. Published in 1988 to universal acclaim, this single volume treatment of the civil war quickly became recognized as the new standard in its field. An abridged, illustrated version of the book was published in 2003. Nearly 140 years later, in that same auditorium, the performing arts library presented its public programs during the first two years of the renovation of the librarys lincoln center building.
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The volume begins with a deft description of the ragged american army trudging into mexico city in 1847. In this informative and meticulously researched masterpiece, he clarifies the differing ways of life and philosophy that led to this shattering conflict. The civil war era is a pulitzer prizewinning work on the american civil war, published in 1988, by james m. Mcphersons battle cry of freedom, volume two, a collectors edition, frontispiece portrait. This book has lots of names and tons of info about the war. Battle cry of freedomvolume 2 the civil war era by james m. Mcpherson 1988, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Battle cry of freedom vividly traces how a new nation was forged when a war both sides were sure would amount to little dragged on for four years and cost more american lives than all other wars combined. James mcphersons fastpaced narrative fully integrates the political, social, and. In the illustrated battle cry of freedom 2003, professor mcpherson reformatted and edited his outstanding 1988 study. The battle cry of freedom the new york public library. James mcpherson battle cry of freedom 2 volumes easton. Filled with fresh interpretations and information, puncturing old myths and challenging new ones, battle cry of freedom will unquestionably become the standard onevolume history of the civil war. Recorded and mixed by nate hershey at fat buddha prod.
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