Crossroads of freedom : Antietam / James M. McPherson.

By:

McPherson, James M

Series: Pivotal moments in American historyPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.Description: xvi, 203 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cmISBN:

0195135210 (acid-free paper)

Other title:

Crossroads of freedom : Antietam : the battle that changed the course of the Civil War [Cover title]

Subject(s):

Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862

DDC classification:

973.7/336 21

LOC classification:

E474.65 .M48 2002c

Summary: In this book, prize winning author James M. McPherson tells the story of the battle of Antietam - the turning point of the whole Civil War, and the bloodiest day in American history. In a concise narrative, McPherson takes readers through the events leading up to Antietam, and through the savage fighting of the battle itself. The final chapters will discuss the aftermath of the battle and why it truly was a pivotal moment in American history.

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Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	NMC Library	Stacks	E474.65 .M48 2002c (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		33039001453074

Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-190) and index.

In this book, prize winning author James M. McPherson tells the story of the battle of Antietam - the turning point of the whole Civil War, and the bloodiest day in American history. In a concise narrative, McPherson takes readers through the events leading up to Antietam, and through the savage fighting of the battle itself. The final chapters will discuss the aftermath of the battle and why it truly was a pivotal moment in American history.