Terrible Swift Sword by Bruce Catton / 1967 and 50 similar items

Terrible Swift Sword Author: Catton, Bruce Publication:New York : Pocket Cardinal, 1967 Binding: Mass Market Paperback Edition: Condition: Used: Good Description: No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. spine creasing, edge wear; 1st Pocket Cardinal printing. In Terrible Swift Sword, Bruce Catton tells the story of the Civil War as never before?of two turning points which changed the scope and meaning of the war. First, he describes how the war slowly but steadily got out of control. This would not be the neat, short, ?limited? war both sides had envisioned. And then the author reveals how the sweeping force of all-out conflict changed the war?s purpose, in turning it into a war for human freedom.It was not initially a war against slavery. Instead, this was, Mr. Lincoln kept insisting, a fight to reunite the United States. At first, it was not even much of a fight. Cautious generals; inexperienced, incompetent, or jealous administrators; shortages of good people and supplies; excess of both gloom and optimism, kept each side from swinging into decisive action. As the buildup began, there were maddening delays. The earliest engagements were halting and inconclusive. After these first tests at arms, reputations began to crumble. Buell, Halleck, Beauregard Albert Sidney Johnston. Failed to drive ahead?for reasons good and bad. General McClellan (impaled in these pages on the arrogant words of his letters) captured more imaginations than enemies, and continued to accept serious over estimates of Confederate strength while becoming more and more fatally estranged from his own government. Ref#: 050327 Subject: History Visit our store for thousands more Books, Music, Movies More Sign Up for our store newsletter here! Kayleighbug Books Located in Cedar Grove, WV! Specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and horror since 1998. Member: IOBA, ABA Shipping YES, We combine shipping! Total shipping charge will be calculated at checkout based on the combined weight of the items you order. Listing information photos copyright 1998-2024 Kayleighbug Books