Civil War Experiences
By Henry Coddington Meyer
- Release Date: 1935-01-01
- Genre: History
Description
With the coming of the Civil War, and the staggering casualties it ushered in, death entered the experience of the American people as it never had before -- permanently altering the character of the republic and the psyche of the American people. Contending with death on an unprecedented scale posed challenges for which there were no ready answers when the war began. Americans worked to improvise new solutions, new institutions, and new ways of coping with death on an unimaginable scale.
Reviews
Civil War Experiences
5By parkski333Excellentswaggy
5By Eth091The plot played a good role in the actual story...loved the different accountscivil war experiences
5By kirkbramlettgreat first hand experience if a volunteer soldier in the union army. a good journal of events before being woundedExcellent
5By Tiny MaloneA very well written, personal, detailed account of the war of Northern Aggression/War of Rebellion. A page turning must read!Civil War Experiences
4By JjhbethInteresting. Worth the read.Vivid, personal account
4By cyberfish2This is a good read for Civil War buffs; a different perspective, if maybe a bit too unemotional in places. It still gives a pretty good feel for what it had to be like to be there.Civil War Experiences
5By Your Obedient ServantA book which demonstrates that bravery, honor, and gallantry existed in abundance on both sides during the civil war. A great pleasure to read. Invaluable insight into the character of many command and staff officers in the Army of the Potomac.Well Written
5By Wartime17Very cohesive and easy to read