The March to the Sea and Beyond: Sherman's Troops in the Savannah and Carolinas Campaigns
by Jospeh T. Glatthar, inscribed and signed on front page
The book features a unique look at the Civil War, plenty of charm and insight, hard to find title, will look great in your collection.
In November, 1864, Major General William Tecumseh Sherman led an army of veteran Union troops through the heart of the Confederacy, leaving behind a path of destruction in an area that had known little of the hardships of war, devastating the morale of soldiers and civilians alike, and hastening the end of the war. In this intensively researched and carefully detailed study, chosen by Civil War Magazine as one of the best one hundred books ever written about the Civil War, Joseph T. Glatthaar examines the Savannah and Carolinas Campaigns from the perspective of the common soldiers in Sherman's army, seeking, above all, to understand why they did what they did. Glatthaar graphically describes the duties and deprivations of the march, the boredom and frustration of camp life, and the utter confusion and pure chance of battle. Quoting heavily from the letters and diaries of Sherman's men, he reveals the fears, motivations, and aspirations of the Union soldiers and explores their attitudes toward their comrades, toward blacks and southern whites, and toward the war, its destruction, and the forthcoming reconstruction.
Copyright 2010
Pages: 318 pages
Publisher: LSU Press
The book measures approx. 9 by 6 inches. The softcover is nice with gentle wear and rubbing. The spine end is good with light wear. The boards and corners are in good shape. The hinges and binding are tight and strong. The pages are good with some minor wear, book is nice. Shipping weight is 4 pounds
Inventory: 1223QC179