Crossroads of freedom : Antietam / James M. McPherson.
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)
- Crossroads of freedom : Antietam : the battle that changed the course of the Civil War [Cover title]
- 973.7/336 21
- E474.65 .M48 2002c
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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.