Crossroads Of Freedom by James M. McPherson
Antietam
The book provides an in-depth analysis of the pivotal Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War, highlighting its significant impact on the course of the conflict. It explores how this battle, marked by unprecedented bloodshed, became a turning point by halting the Confederate advance into the North and giving President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. This strategic shift not only altered the war's objectives by framing it as a fight against slavery but also influenced international perceptions, discouraging European powers from recognizing the Confederacy. Through detailed narrative and analysis, the book underscores the battle's crucial role in shaping the future of the United States.
- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Original Language
- English
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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