The Civil War, Christopher Collier
The Civil War, Christopher Collier
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The Civil War

Author: Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

Narrator: Jim Manchester

Unabridged: 2 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: AudioBookShelf

Published: 07/01/2013

Synopsis

History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.The Civil War: 1860–1865 examines the people and events involved in the bloody war that pitted the Northern states against those that seceded to form the Confederacy.

About Christopher Collier

Christopher Collier is an author and historian. He attended Clark University and Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He was the official Connecticut State Historian from 1984 to 2004 and is now professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. He is the brother of James Lincoln Collier, with whom he has written a number of novels, most of which are based on historic events. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Pulitzer Prize.

About James Lincoln Collier

James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.

About Jim Manchester

Jim Manchester is a retired English and theater teacher in Rhode Island. He has directed and acted in many theatrical productions over the years and has done voice-over work in the Providence area. Jim resides in the lovely seaport town of Bristol, Rhode Island.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Noel

A great retelling if this time in history. I had no idea how much he civil war affected the south. Mainly that many of them ended up defeated soldiers who came back poor trying to work farms. I am so thankful though, that the south didn’t win. Slavery was such an awful institution and a blemish in o......more

Goodreads review by David

A great intro for anyone interested in the American Civil War, but don't know where to start.......more

Goodreads review by Yasir

Nice book , not that much fruitful information as expected......more

Goodreads review by Josh

This book is about the civil war strategies and how Abe Lincoln Leeds the generals through the wars in a result of the north winning the civil war......more

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