TY - BOOK AU - McPherson,James M. TI - Crossroads of freedom: Antietam T2 - Pivotal moments in American history SN - 0195135210 (acid-free paper) AV - E474.65 .M48 2002c U1 - 973.7/336 21 PY - 2002/// CY - Oxford, New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862 N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-190) and index N2 - 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. ER -