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The American Civil War
- Narrated by: Gary W. Gallagher
- Length: 24 hrs and 37 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Between 1861 and 1865, the clash of the greatest armies the Western hemisphere had ever seen turned small towns, little-known streams, and obscure meadows in the American countryside into names we will always remember. In those great battles, those streams ran red with blood - and the United States was truly born.
If you've ever wanted to understand the Civil War, this series of 48 startlingly evocative lectures by a leading Civil War historian can serve as both an ideal single course or a solid starting point for further exploration - a richly detailed examination of how this great conflict affected every person in America. For you'll gain not only a deep knowledge of what happened, but new insights into why.
You'll learn how both sides' armies were recruited, equipped, and trained, and about the hard lot of those they took prisoner. You'll hear how soldiers on each of those sides dealt with the rigors of camp life, campaigns, and the terror of combat. And you'll understand how slaves and their falling masters responded to the advancing war, as well as the desperate price paid by the families so many left behind.
Though this series of lectures goes far beyond a simple examination of battles and generals, it also offers detailed analyses of the strategic and tactical dimensions of the Civil War's most important campaigns. At the same time, it never forgets that the conflict involved far more than pins on a map - and indeed claimed a greater cost in human lives than all other American wars combined.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-03-24
Gripping, Thorough and Enjoyable!
As an Indian who wanted to deep dive into the history of United States Civil War, this was the best resource I could ask for.
It is well paced and excellently structured. You get an introduction, then the narrator focuses on a particular aspect for a few lectures and just when you feel like you've had enough of that aspect continuously, the narrator will change to a different side of the war. This structure ensures a very multi-faceted narration which isn't monotonous at all.
Another thing that I absolutely loved is that the narrator reflects upon the key figures of the war and adds a few lines to give the listener an idea about how they were as a person. Like Ulysses Grant, Robert Lee, Thaddeus Stevens, Jefferson Davis, etc. This helps to humanize the listening experience and doesn't confine it to mere numbers and locations.
Although, people who just want some understanding and not necessarily a thorough insight, might find this too stretched. But for anyone who wants to enjoy a slow burn, rigorous Civil War experience, this is the best you can get!
Thank you, Prof. Gallagher.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-07-22
good course, not good recording
Volume goes up and down, difficult to listen to. The content is great, balanced, well structured.
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- Sandip More
- 26-02-24
I wish I had a teacher like him
Thanks audible for the searies,
please bring for Indian history.
dive into 19th Century
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