Lectures On The American Civil War

""Lectures On The American Civil War"" is a historical book written by James Ford Rhodes, a prominent American historian of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a compilation of lectures delivered by Rhodes at the University of Oxford during the Easter and Trinity terms of 1913. The lectures provide an in-depth analysis of the American Civil War, which took place between 1861 and 1865. Rhodes covers a range of topics related to the war, including the causes of the conflict, the military strategies employed by both the Union and Confederate forces, and the impact of the war on American society and politics. Rhodes draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official government documents, personal diaries, and letters, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the war. He also offers his own insights and interpretations of the events and personalities involved in the conflict. The book is considered a classic work of Civil War scholarship and remains widely read and studied today. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the causes and consequences of one of the most significant events in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.