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Title: The Civil War Archive: The History of the American Civil War in Documents by Henry Steele Commager, Erik Bruun ISBN: 1-57912-110-1 Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub Pub. Date: July, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Very interesting historical account
Comment: After reading the prior review, I disagree with only giving this book 2 stars. I agree that the book is not to be used for reference, as that is not what the purpose is. The reason for this book is to entertain the reader and give a little personal insight into the Civil War and that time period from the people who actually lived it. It is to provide a glimpse of what the thoughts, feelings, and day-to-day sruggles were like for each different group of people. The writings of the soldiers, both of the Union and Confederacy, their families, the African-American soldiers and slaves, and those that were otherwise deeply affected can assist current readers in dealing with the difficult times of war that we are currently in. The way war is fought has changed significantly, however, Americans and their resilient nature and the fears and dreams of all involved have not. The ideals that helped found this country and the Americans who believe in those ideals are just as willing to die for their country as they were centuries ago. I found this book to be a great comfort to know that people years ago felt the same as I do about the current situation of our Union. As I stated, this is not a reference book, however, it is a reference source for those seeking intimate knowledge of war and how others have dealt with the events and outcomes. It has assisted me in dealing with the knowledge that loved ones may never return, but that they are willing to pay the ultimate price for something our ancestors started with the signing of our Declaration of Independence. I have been able to see how those that suffered did in fact succeed in their goal to create a "more perfect Union" and I truly appreciate them for their sacrifice. Finally, I can see through reading this that the sacrifices our soldiers are making today are for the ultimate American ideal of Freedom and I appreciate them more now than ever before.
Rating: 2
Summary: "The Civil War Archive"- A Deceptive Title
Comment: Originally, this book was titled "The Blue and the Gray" and was fine as it was. Apparently, to sound more impressive and authoritative, the editors decided to call it "The Civil War Archive: The History of the American Civil War in Documents". This title is extremely misleading. Over 800 pages long, anyone who approaches it would think it is a reference book that the reader could go to and examine the complete speeches and documents that had so much of an influence on the war. Unfortunately, the editors have taken bits and pieces out, apparently for readability. In the case of the Emancipation Proclamation, the parts taken out completely change the character and meaning of the original. The Confederate Constitution is full of holes. There are other examples as well. The objectivity of the original documents is lost as the reader is dependent on what the editor feels is important.
To be sure, there are good parts in the book, but they are the first person accounts that were in the original. If it is read for that, then the book has value, but if reliance is made upon the documents contained...other sources must be referenced.
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Title: Our Nation's Archive: The History of the United States in Documents by Erik A. Bruun, Jay Crosby ISBN: 1579120679 Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub Pub. Date: August, 1999 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Civil War Battlefields Then & Now (Then and Now Series) by James, Jr. Campi ISBN: 1571458654 Publisher: Thunder Bay Press Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.98 |
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Title: Big Book of American Trivia by Stephen J. Lang ISBN: 0842383131 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: November, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: 100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names by Diana Wells, Ippy Patterson ISBN: 1565121384 Publisher: Algonquin Books Pub. Date: February, 1997 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: The Psalms of David by James S. Freemantle, Stephen Freemantle ISBN: 0688013120 Publisher: William Morrow Pub. Date: 20 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $28.00 |
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