The Brothers' War by John C. Reed
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About this eBook
| Author | Reed, John C. (John Calvin), 1836-1910 |
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| LoC No. | 05037134 |
| Title | The Brothers' War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Brothers' War" by John C. Reed is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the causes and consequences of the American Civil War, specifically focusing on the sectional conflicts between the North and the South over the issue of slavery. Through detailed analysis and a critical approach to both sides of the war, Reed attempts to develop an understanding of how these contrasting perspectives contributed to the eventual conflict. The opening of the book presents a preface where the author expresses his intent to clarify the complexities surrounding the Civil War and encourages readers to shed biases. Reed discusses the economic, political, and social factors that fueled tensions between the two regions, emphasizing the inherent contradictions in attitudes toward slavery by both Northern and Southern leaders. His reflections suggest a desire for reconciliation and understanding between the warring factions, laying a foundation for the subsequent chapters to delve deeper into the intricate dynamics that led to the war. Reed aims to present a balanced view that invites thoughtful discussion on the contentious issues of race, governance, and national identity in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Subject | United States -- Race relations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37890 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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