The civil war era oxford history of the united states book 6 kindle edition by mcpherson, james m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A farm boy in overalls and straw hat holds up two handfuls of what appear to be pebbles. James mcpherson civil war james mcpherson army of the. The ancestors he knows about were somewhat less exalted. He received the pulitzer prize for battle cry of freedom, his most famous book. A powerful analytical narrative of the confluence of politics and war that ended americas shame and trauma. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on the civil war, including battle cry of freedom. Mcpherson briefly covers all aspects of the conflict, from bleeding kansas to the difficulties in reconstruction. He received the 1989 pulitzer prize for battle cry of freedom, his most famous book. James mcpherson, why men fought in the civil war 1997. He has risen very quickly in the ranks since joining ulysses s. The civil war era moved beyond the pillars of academia and into the public realm.
Images of the civil war by james m mcpherson, mort. Ordeal by fire blends the most uptodate scholarship with interpretations based on decades of teaching, research, and writing, to tell an important storythat of. James mcpherson national endowment for the humanities neh. Johnston johnston was the original commander of the army of northern virginia, then known as army of the potomac. He was the president of the american historical association in 2003, and is a member of the editorial board of encyclop. Mcpherson discusses a myriad of topics including why the. Mcpherson about the course of the civil war, its importance and why it still matters, the subject of his forthcoming book, the war. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on the civil war, including battle cry of freedom, which won the pulitzer prize, as well as tried by war and for cause and comrades, both of which won the lincoln prize. The collection provides a comprehensive overview of the personal life, academic achievements, and military career of major general james birdseye mcpherson, including his participation in the civil war. Mcpherson s writing style is quick, clear, and easy to read. Grant is reported to have said, the country has lost one of its best soldiers, and i have lost my best friend.
Mcpherson made a meteoric rise to fame almost unparalleled in american history. Mcpherson american battlefield trust civil war trust. The american civil war is a beautiful, wellwritten book that fits the bill perfectly. James birdseye mcpherson november 14, 1828 july 22, 1864 was a career united states army officer who served as a general in the union army during the american civil war. Mcpherson campaign chest, other items now on display with. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on the civil war, including battle cry of freedom, which won the pulitzer prize, tried by war. For other people named james mcpherson, see james mcpherson disambiguation. A photograph serves as the frontispiece for james m. James mcpherson has a new civil war book list book. James mcpherson, why men fought in the civil war 1997 abstract james mcpherson, emeritus professor of history at princeton university, is widely recognized for his writing on the civil war. Mcpherson born october 11, 1936 is an american civil war historian, and is the george henry davis86 professor emeritus of united states history at princeton university. For the civil war general of a similar name see james b. The pulitzer prizewinning author reveals how lincoln won the civil war and invented the role of commander in chief as we know it as we celebrate the bicentennial of lincolns birth, this study by preeminent, bestselling civil war historian james m. James mcpherson signature abraham lincoln book shop inc.
His untimely death before atlanta cut off a career that many military men and civilians predicted would carry him to the white house. He is, perhaps, our most distinguished scholar of the civil war era, whose battle cry of freedom is the goto book on. After graduation from west point at the head of the class of 1849, mcpherson was. Whats the best book ever written about the civil war.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Article relating the battle of atlanta on july 22, 1864, including the death of union general james b. Military history recently spoke with pulitzer prize winner and civil war historian james m. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on the civil war, including battle cry of freedom, which won the pulitzer prize, tried by war, and for cause and comrades, both of which won the lincoln prize. Killed at the battle of atlanta, july 22, 1864, mcpherson. 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. The fiery trial 2010, by eric foner youre right about doris that woman really knows how to write a book. From 1854 until the outbreak of the civil war in 1861, the talented mcpherson.
Beloved of grant, intimate of sherman, idol of his army, major general james b. The civil war era is a pulitzer prizewinning history of the american civil war published in 1988 by james m. Alfred whital stern collection of lincolniana library of congress. Mcpherson, in full james birdseye mcpherson, born nov. This is probably the best one volume book on the civil war out there. In 1847, he received an appointment to the united states military academy at west point. A powerful analytical narrative of the confluence of politics and war that ended. Mcpherson, union general of the american civil war about whose death general ulysses s.
Upon graduation, mcpherson decided to make a career of being in the army and was commissioned into the corp of engineers. James mcpherson was born on november 14, 1828, at clyde, ohio. A leading civil war authority assesses lincolns performance as head of the union armed forces. An interview with historian james mcpherson civil war trust. James mcpherson has a new civil war book list book, movie.
Mcpherson, signature abraham lincoln book shop inc. His books include the struggle for equality, marching toward freedom, and ordeal by fire. Mcpherson about his book this mighty scourge perspectives on the civi war. Killed at the battle of atlanta, july 22, 1864, mcpherson was mourned by all, especially by the loss of his military abilities. From volunteer in the mexican war, to lawyer, civil war general, territorial governor where he tangled with billy the kid, bestselling novelist, and. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Oct 20, 2008 but pulitzer prize winner james mcpherson spends the nearly 300 pages of his new book, tried by war, proving this conventional wisdom over, and over and over again. Pulitzer prizewinning historian mcpherson this mighty scourge. Also, there are objects relating to general james b. Grants army of the tennessee as a captain in the army corp of engineers in late 1861. May 30, 2015 james mcpherson has a new civil war book list.
Death and the american civil war 2008, by drew gilpin faust 4. James mcpherson s pulitzer prize winning book battle cry of freedom is available from our civil war trustamazon bookstore james mcpherson was born in north dakota and. With the election of abraham lincoln in 1860 and the beginning of the secession crisis, mcpherson declared that he wished to fight for the union. James mcpherson was born in north dakota and raised in minnesota, where he graduated from gustavus adolphus college in 1958. By establishing the highest standards for scholarship and public education about the civil war. Major general james mcpherson was a union commander during the civil war. Mcpherson is our most distinguished scholar of the civil war era. For one, james mcpherson, who recommends foners book on reconstruction among the other books on his list.
He was killed at the battle of atlanta, facing the army of his old west point classmate john bell hood, who paid a warm tribute to his character. I recently purchased mark wahlgren summers book the ordeal of reunion. Mcpherson and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. No period of american history makes greater demands on the historian than that of the civil war, c.
Ordeal by fire blends the most uptodate scholarship with interpretations based. Ordeal by fire cements his reputation as one of the finest civil war historians. May 30, 2015 some of you will recall that james mcpherson last fall gave the new york times a list of the best historians. One of the nations leading civil war historians, james mcpherson, explores why the war remains so deeply embedded in the national psyche and. The destruction of slavery in the united states, 18611865. Buy images of the civil war by james m mcpherson, mort kunstler, mort kunstler inc online at alibris. Pulitzer prize winner james mcpherson s foray into childrens literature, fields of fury. James mcpherson has a new civil war book list nonfiction.
Mcpherson about the course of the civil war, its importance and why it still matters, the subject of his forthcoming book, the war that forged a nation march 2015. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. He says in his book that no survey in the last two generations, or, very likely, the next two, will surpass foners reconstruction. Now he has given npr a list of six civil war books to read now.
James birdseye mcpherson james birdseye mcpherson was an ohio born, 1st in his class, west point graduate in 1853, u. Mcpherson, a union general who was killed when he inadvertently rode behind confederate lines and then refused to surrender. In reality, theyre bullets, some from the guns of confederate soldiers, some from union weapons. Mcpherson has helped millions of americans better understand the meaning and legacy of the american civil war. In this informative and meticulously researched masterpiece, he clarifies the differing ways of life and philosophy that led to this shattering conflict. Pulitzer prize winner james mcphersons foray into childrens literature, fields of fury. He was the second highest ranking union officer killed during the war. Mcpherson is the george henry davis 86 professor of history emeritus at princeton university. He was the president of the american historical association in 2003. Many americans of his own time and in later generations considered him an incompetent leader, not to mention a traitor. The volume begins with a deft description of the ragged american army trudging into mexico city in 1847. In placing the struggle for equality and a meaningful freedom at its center, in blending social with political history.
Mcpherson born october 11, 1936 is an american civil war historian, and is the george henry davis 86 professor emeritus of united states history at princeton university. Mcpherson was on the generals staff of henry halleck and later, of ulysses s. Mcpherson provides a rare, fresh take on one of the most enigmatic figures in american history. He truly brings to life that feeling of utter division that was the civil war and one wonders how the country ever healed and how it has become so united. Serving in the west with major general ulysses grant, james mcpherson rapidly rose through the ranks and commanded a corps during the vicksburg campaign. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The volume begins with a deft description of the ragged. A farm boy in overalls and straw hat holds up two handfuls of what. A life, and daniel james brown, the boys in the boat. There is nothing in all the dark caves of human passion so cruel and deadly as the hatred the south.
Mcpherson is edwards professor of american history at princeton university. For the american civil war general of similar name, see james b. He received the 1989 pulitzer prize for battle cry of freedom. Jim mcpherson born october 11, 1936 is an american civil war historian, and is the george henry davis 86 professor emeritus of united states history at princeton university. Given command of the army of the tennesse in 1864, james mcpherson led it until his death at the battle of atlanta on july 22, 1864.
Mcpherson united states military officer britannica. The army of the tennessee, 1861 1865, talked about the life and career of union civil war general james b. Mcpherson, who is a professor of history at princeton university, has a family connection to the civil war, although none that he knows of to james b. Prior to the civil war, mcpherson was the superintending engineer of the construction of the defenses of alcatraz island, at san francisco.
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