Combat Cloud of Freedom. Civil War 1861-1865: James MacPherson

Thirty years ago, under the general leadership of one of the outstanding American historians of the modernity of Wann Woodwordo (1908-1999), the publication of the Oxford “History of the United States” began. The impressive series consists of separate volumes composed in chronological order, each of which is dedicated to a certain period (to date, eight of the planned twelve books have been published).
In this volume, Professor MacPherson examines in detail the socio-political, economic and cultural contradictions, which made the civil war in the inevitable, draws a wide panorama of military operations, industrial mobilization and diplomatic maneuvers of the parties, throwing brief, but expressive portraits of the main figures of the era. A lively style of presentation, combined with the severity of scientific research, leads in support of a huge array of documents and historical literature, make the “combat cry of freedom” equally interesting to both specialists and lovers of history.

Author
MacPherson James
Editor
Zhvakin K.
Translator
Golubtsov D.
Publisher
Gonzo, 2012