Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era
by James M. McPherson · 1988
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"The definitive history of the Civil War. Arguably the best one-volume history in existence."
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"This comprehensive history of the Civil War era fits Ta-Nehisi Coates's deep interest in American history, particularly the legacy of slavery and the struggle for Black liberation. It aligns with his work exploring the foundational conflicts and contradictions of the United States."
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