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Crossroads of freedom : Antietam / James M. McPherson.
In this book, prize winning author James M. McPherson tells the story of the battle of Antietam - the turning point of the whole Civil War, and the bloodiest day in American history. In a concise narrative, McPherson takes readers through the events leading up to Antietam, and through the savage fighting of the battle itself. The final chapters will discuss the aftermath of the battle and why it truly was a pivotal moment in American history.
Record details
- ISBN: 0195135210 (acid-free paper)
- Physical Description: xvi, 203 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2002.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-190) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: death in September -- The pendulum of war, 1861-1862 -- Taking off the kid gloves, June-July 1862 -- "The federals got a very complete smashing", August-September 1862 -- Showdown at Sharpsburg -- The beginning of the end. |
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| Subject: | Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | E 474.65 .M48 2002 | 30530985 | General Collection | Available | - |