At the sight of their army retreating they joined the group and added a lot of confusion and fear. His works, although well-researched, were generally not presented in a rigorous academic style, supported by footnotes. The Union army eventually would destroy everything on their marches across the South, including freeing all the slaves. It spends more time on the sociopolitical aspects of the war than it does on the actual movement of troops providing an interesting viewpoint that had not really been addressed in other Civil War books. After losing at Bull Run, McDowell was replaced by McClellan as the leader of the Union armies including the army of the Potomac. Donnelson was a considerably tougher battle to win. What two groups combined to nominate Lincoln and Johnson in 1864? Him commanding one, and Jackson commanding the other. 15 Lincoln was running for relection. Although slavery was initially very successful in the South, it eventually handicapped their economy. Chapter 4: The existence of slavery had kept the south from developing a skilled class of workers. In April of 1861, loyal Confederates seized the Norfolk Navy Yard along with several guns and the Merrimac. For the industrial Union, the Civil war was still very profitable. Although the volume's title indicates that it is a history of the entire Civil War, the three books it includes actually cover only one front - the decisive eastern front between Washington D.C. and Richmond - and are tightly focused on the northern army. 4. Oliver Jensen, who succeeded him as editor of American Heritage magazine, wrote: "There is a near-magic power of imagination in Catton's work that seemed to project him physically into the battlefields, along the dusty roads and to the campfires of another age.". 3. Reads like a novel, not like dry history. After learning about the civil war, he decided to write the story about the war. I was hoping that you might be enjoying the book, especially with your interest in the military I was most impressed with your final paragraph on the impact of the war on the South. Chapter 9: Concise yet comprehensive history of the events leading to and including the entire Civil War. The South was impacted more at the end of the Civil War, because they had to start living a little differently than they used to. Lee soon joined Jackson and knew he had to attack before McClellan united his troops with Pope. Ch. How was Lees assessment of the two commanding generals of these Union armies and his timing a key to victory? Chapter Ten: Wanting to get a nice, easy, and quick summary of The Civil War without getting bogged down in the minutiae details, I chose to read Catton's book. Identify the three major Union armies, commanders, and their specific locations during the winter of 1862-63. This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers. The South could have built up a navy to compete with the navy that the North was building, but they did not have to raw materials or factories to do so. This chapter explains the ending of the war and the abolishment of slavery. This chapter explains what happened after the war. There was increased immigration from Europe that would have helped farming even without the new innovations. With states rights principles, the South wasnt willing to give these powers to Davis and his cabinet. What changes were made? Chapter 4: A contemporary of Catton's, T. Harry Williams, was a renowned Civil War scholar and a strong proponent of Grant. The south said that they would abolish slavery if Great Britain and France would recognize them as an independent nation. But most of what I know of the civil war, I learned from these books. Bruce Catton (1899-1978) was a senior editor of American Heritage magazine and won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize in 1954 for A Stillness at Appomattox. Also, no significant land was gained through this victory. 4 Rosecrans forced Braggs to retreat to New Orleans, and Rosecrans captured Chattanooga as he was supposed to. 2. The other strategy of dealing with border states was one of hardfisted ruthlessness. The other victory was of the Shenandoah Valley. Through his pioneering histories of the Civil War, it was said, Bruce Catton "made us hear the sounds of battle and cherish peace." IN 1923 A YOUNG REPORTER FOR THE CLEVELAND PLAIND DEALER set out to interview Civil War veterans for a special Fourth of July feature that would appear in the newspaper under the headline "The Fading Line of Blue." In addition, Confederate soldiers had to bring their own horses to ride in the cavalry, which proved to be a disadvantage if a horse was killed (meaning you would have to go back home and get another horse). While the Northerners were just happy to have won the war and have the country reunited, the South kept a feeling of bitterness and hostility after its loss. Chapter 11 discusses the vast impact of the North and Souths drastically different economies. Chapter 15 discusses three key victories for the Union that helped Lincoln be re-elected and eventually help them win the war. The Union on Trial XIII. I enjoyed reading this book. This book provides a bird's-eye view of the war, with emphasis on broad-stroke explanations instead of minute details. 4. Consider this a group activity. Though, Lincolns proclamation only freed slaves in the South. Ch. The British were outraged by this because they thought the Americans had no right to stop one of their ships. There was also the Copperhead wing of the Democratic party, which was completely anti-war and called to end fighting immediately. Union Cap. "Nothing in our time makes the Civil War as alive as the writings of Bruce Catton." There is a lot that happens in the Civil War. This all plays an important role in the beginning of the Civil War, and we could always ask the question If Eli Whitney never invented the cotton gin, would there have been a civil war?. This would prove to have no effect because the Army of the Potomac followed Lees army instead of trying to capture Richmond. Chapter Seventeen: What were the consequences? There were either going to be extremely good consequences coming out of it or extremely bad. Chapter 15: With all the industrialization and growth in the North, the South had maintained a simple culture of agriculture and few factories, which was kind of gone after the war. Romeo and Juliet tells the story of an age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. Chapter Fifteen: Technically, neither the North nor the South won the battle. 3. Before the beginning of the war, both the North and the South did not take the other side seriously. Although I think if they had won, the Southern pride would have been even more prevalent. This is an excellent series for someone who is just beginning to develop an interest in the Civil War. The Confederate and Union aremies were unorganized and untrained. Suprisingly, the book says there was very little training with weapons. Make Shakespeare easier with this student edition featuring Verse by Verse summary and glossary. The split between the southern and northern side of the U.S. was very well illustrated through the causes and different opinions regarding slavery in the civil war. Bruce Catton (1899-1978) was a senior editor of, magazine and won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize in 1954 for. This book highlights the beginning years of the Civil War especially when General McClellan was still in command. Available in used condition with free delivery in the UK. The Confederate navy got the Merrimac because the Union had scuttled it. And the Homestead Act gave away vast quantities of land to the farmers that wanted it for the purpose of farming it. Johnston surrendered on very similar terms to those which Grant had given to Lee. The demands of the Union army contributed to growth in many specific industries. The late Bruce Catton won the 1954 Pulitzer Prize for his Civil War book A Stillness at Appomattox and I was very pleased to find in this book all that you could want in a Civil War primer/summary. Once again, to get to Richmond Hooker had to go through Lee and his 60,000 soldiers. From 1961 to 1965, the Centennial of the Civil War was commemorated, and Catton published his Centennial History of the Civil War trilogy. Lee and Jackson split there forces when they were about to face Pope and McClellan in the 2nd Battle of Bull Run. The Civil War. Which consisted of more capable men? What interested me in this chapter was the terms of surrender made by Lee and Grant. A headlong plunge into this clash of ideals, this history of the fight for the American soul drives recent events into perspective. He used force to gain Maryland, which was just as much Confederate originally. I have outlined the major points with my questions. The author does a very good job telling this armies story. The classic one-volume history of the American Civil War simultaneously captures the dramatic scope and intimate experience of that epic struggle, by Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Catton. In the long line of Civil War historians, Catton is arguably the most prolific and popular of all, with Shelby Foote his only conceivable rival. The Union retreated, having lost 17,000 men. Grant made a document that stopped the Union from hanging high ranking officials in the Confederate army. In a Republic, a war couldnt be fought without the support of the countries citizens. I also think that there wasnt a single area where the South progressed through the war. The first chapter of this book was an introduction to the causes of the civil war. Charles Bruce Catton (October 9, 1899 August 28, 1978) was an American historian and journalist, best known for his books on the American Civil War. In time, they rebuilt much of the ship and made it one of three metal ships. During the time, slaves really were what made the South their profit with cotton. ISBN-10: 0828103054 . What disadvantages did the South face regarding guns at the outset of the war? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Picture History Of The Civil War ~ Bruce Catton ~ Easton Press Leather at the best online prices at eBay! The South attempted to change from its agricultural dominance in cotton to a more varied economy, but its reliance on slavery for so many years proved that the South would never be able to compete with the North. And the book ends with General Ulysses Grant riding off to meet General Robert E. Lee for the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. In the end, a battle that saw over 20,000 casualties could be considered meaningless for the strategy and outcome of the war. I thought it was really cool how they waited until after the Battle of Antietam to give the address. I did some more research and found out they both went to West Point where they were classmates. The cabinet disapproved this agreement and ordered Grant to go to Sherman and resume hostilities with Johnston immediately. Describe Grants role in the Battles of Fort Donnelson and Fort Henry? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Civil War HC Including Over 200 Photos And Drawings By Bruce Catton 1980 at the best online prices at eBay! Ch. Infinitely readable and absorbing, Bruce Cattons The Civil War is one of the best-selling, most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume. They did fight in GA, but nothing substantial was accomplished. The European armies were very well trained and disciplined and knew what is was like to be part of a war. The quality of your entry will be dependent on the depth and freshness of the material you discuss. What was the fifth column? If you like the smell of old books and history of the Civil War, this is one to look for in your local book shop. Their was very little for the South to pick up and build on or start over with. What battle ended his offensive? If they weren't trying to defame him, they were trying to get his job or suck in so much power that would make a black hole jealous. yeah This book is very informative on the Army of the Pottomic and how the Lincoln administration nearly destroyed it by manhandling it. The north and the south had differences that could not be ignored, and there came a point where neither could stand it anymore. Lee beat McClellan in the East, giving Lee a clear path inton the Union. 4 General McClellan replaced McDowell. ch14 This tension on the slavery issue led to many problems. 3. I have been reading a book on the Booth Conspiracy and after what Lewis Powell did to Secretary of State Seward as directed by John Wilkes Booth, it is amazing to me that they granted clemency to Southern leaders. Tension between the North and South had been steadily rising, but this bill was the catalyst that launched the country into war. At Chancellorsville, Jackson took 26,000 men and battered the Unions right flank, while Lee attacked from the front. There were power struggles sometimes, but the power of Lincolns Cabinet strengthened the administration. Douglass main goal was to end the argument over slavery; however, too many people were so passionate over the issue. Students will be graded on the quality of your entries, staying within the prescribed timeline, consistency of your entries, quality of the interaction with me, and quality of interaction with other students. Grant got his first recognition when he took Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. I am fine with that as it will take us closer to our unit on the Civil War. Chapter 17: Although they were moving toward Atlanta, the objective of this campaign was not to capture Atlanta but to destroy the Confederate army under Joe Johnston. Since much of the Southern culture had been destroyed with the path of the war, Southerners had to attempt to remember the antebellum culture and begin developing a new culture. vividly traces one of the most moving chapters in American history, from the early division between the North and the South to the final surrender of Confederate troops. Chapter 16: Lincoln had two strategies of handling border states, the first was delicate handling, which was what Kentucky got, the other was hard-fisted ruthlessness, this was what Maryland and Missouri got, Maryland was the most important because it was the state that connected the Capitol to the rest of the Union. The British sent troops to Canada and had their navy at the ready and demanded an apology and that the prisoners be released. Because of the railroad in Corinth, Mississippi, Johnston and Beauregard set up here, and recognized it as a strong point because they were between the armies of Buell and Grant. Chapter 5: But the Emancipation Proclamation only freed slaves in the South, and did not free slaves in the North, Lincolns own country. When Lee and Hooker faced off at Chancellorsville, Lees army was about half the size of Hookers. At the beginning of the war, US government arsenals held more than 500,000 small arms, and 135,000 of these were in the South. They bought me a subscription to the Time-Life series on The Civil War. Hood used the indispensible Forrest to break a railroad and pull 30,000 of Shermans men to him. Following Chancellorsville, Lee would attempt a second invasion of the North. Why was the navy not suited for this challenge? After the battle of Fort Sumter neither side was prepared for war because neither side really thought it was going to happen at first and both sides were poorly prepared. Southern Secretary of State Benjamin offered to France and Great Britain abolition of slavery in return for recognition. 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