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A review by skroning
Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era by James M. McPherson
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
slow-paced
4.5
Really interesting deep dive in the Civil War! I definitely learned a lot and would recommend it to anyone interested in this time period.
This first volume starts with a lot of background information on what led to the war. A lot of political machinations and complex relationships riddled with the issue of slavery. The feeling of the situation prior to the outbreak of war feels very similar to today's political climate. Makes you wonder if a second civil war is inevitable.
Update for part 2:
Fascinating. I learned SO MUCH. And while I know I won't retain even a fraction of the information presented in this book, I am better and more knowledgeable for having listened to it.
Again, as with the first volume, you can definitely feel similar sentiments in today's society.
This first volume starts with a lot of background information on what led to the war. A lot of political machinations and complex relationships riddled with the issue of slavery. The feeling of the situation prior to the outbreak of war feels very similar to today's political climate. Makes you wonder if a second civil war is inevitable.
Update for part 2:
Fascinating. I learned SO MUCH. And while I know I won't retain even a fraction of the information presented in this book, I am better and more knowledgeable for having listened to it.
Again, as with the first volume, you can definitely feel similar sentiments in today's society.