Lectures On The American Civil War

Lectures on the American Civil War is a book written by James Ford Rhodes and published in 1913. The book contains a series of lectures that Rhodes delivered before the University of Oxford in Easter and Trinity terms. In these lectures, Rhodes provides a detailed analysis of the causes, events, and consequences of the American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the war, including the political and social context leading up to the conflict, the military strategies employed by both sides, and the impact of the war on American society and politics. Rhodes draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and insightful account of this pivotal moment in American history. As such, Lectures on the American Civil War is an important work 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.