The Illustrated Battle Cry Of Freedom

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Filled with fresh interpretations and information, puncturing old myths and challenging new ones, Battle Cry of Freedom will unquestionably become the standard one-volume history of the Civil War. James McPherson's fast-paced narrative fully integrates the political, social, and military events that crowded the two decades from the outbreak of one war in Mexico to the ending of another at Appomattox. Packed with drama and analytical insight, the book vividly recounts the momentous episodes that preceded the Civil War--the Dred Scott decision, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry--and then moves into a masterful chronicle of the war itself--the battles, the strategic maneuvering on both sides, the politics, and the personalities. Particularly notable are McPherson's new views on such matters as the slavery expansion issue in the 1850s, the origins of the Republican Party, the causes of secession, internal dissent and anti-war opposition in the North and the South, and the reasons for the Union's victory. The book's title refers to the sentiments that informed both the Northern and Southern views of the conflict: the South seceded in the name of that freedom of self-determination and self-government for which their fathers had fought in 1776, while the North stood fast in defense of the Union founded by those fathers as the bulwark of American liberty. Eventually, the North had to grapple with the underlying cause of the war--slavery--and adopt a policy of emancipation as a second war aim. This "new birth of freedom," as Lincoln called it, constitutes the proudest legacy of America's bloodiest conflict. This authoritative volume makes sense of that vast and confusing "second American Revolution" we call the Civil War, a war that transformed a nation and expanded our heritage of liberty.

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Genre : History
Author : James M. McPherson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Release : 2003-12-11
File : 947 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780199743902


The Illustrated Battle Cry Of Freedom The Civil War Era

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Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for History and a New York Times Bestseller, Battle Cry of Freedom is universally recognized as the definitive account of the Civil War. It was hailed in The New York Times as "historical writing of the highest order." The Washington Post called it "the finest single volume on the war and its background." And The Los Angeles Times wrote that "of the 50,000 books written on the Civil War, it is the finest compression of that national paroxysm ever fitted between two covers." Now available in a splendid new edition is The Illustrated Battle Cry of Freedom. Boasting some seven hundred pictures, including a hundred and fifty color images and twenty-four full-color maps, here is the ultimate gift book for everyone interested in American history. McPherson has selected all the illustrations, including rare contemporary photographs, period cartoons, etchings, woodcuts, and paintings, carefully choosing those that best illuminate the narrative. More important, he has written extensive captions (some 35,000 words in all, virtually a book in themselves), many of which offer genuinely new information and interpretations that significantly enhance the text. The text itself, streamlined by McPherson, remains a fast-paced narrative that brilliantly captures two decades of contentious American history, from the Mexican War to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. The reader will find a truly masterful chronicle of the war itself--the battles, the strategic maneuvering on both sides, the politics, and the personalities--as well as McPherson's thoughtful commentary on such matters as the slavery expansion issue in the 1850s, the origins of the Republican Party, the causes of secession, internal dissent and anti-war opposition in the North and the South, and the reasons for the Union's victory. A must-have purchase for the legions of Civil War buffs, The Illustrated Battle Cry of Freedom is both a spectacularly beautiful volume and the definitive account of the most important conflict in our nation's history.

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Genre : History
Author : James M. McPherson George Henry Davis '86 Professor of History Princeton University
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Release : 2003-11-06
File : 802 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780199729364


Civil War Songs And Ballads For Guitar

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Forty-one favorites: songs to rally the troops, ballads of sorrow, even some of hope and humor. Includes Marching Through Georgia, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Go Down, Moses, many others. Each song printed as a guitar solo and also as a "lead sheet" with accompaniment and complete lyrics.

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Genre : Music
Author : Jerry Silverman
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Release : 2001-01-01
File : 166 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0486419029


Fiddlers Philharmonic Encore

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At last the excitement of traditional folk fiddling can be experienced by your entire string orchestra! Written by two renowned educators, this fun and motivating collection of 16 cross-cultural fiddle tunes is presented in a unique format that makes it perfect for players of any level or age. Each tune includes a solo version, followed by a 3-part "arrangement" for group performance. Chord symbols, for improvisation additional instruments (guitar, mandolin, etc.) are also included.

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Genre : Music
Author : Andrew H. Dabczynski
Publisher : Alfred Music
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File : 124 Pages
ISBN-13 : 1457413388


Ballads Songs Of The Civil War

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A comprehensive and historically significant song collection, this massive volume captures the hopes and tragedy of the Civil War era. Songs are grouped into the following categories: The Union, The Confederacy, Lincoln, Universal Sentiments, Soldiers Songs, Battles, Negro Spirituals & Abolitionist Songs, The Lighter Side, and Post Bellum. A special feature of this text is the inclusion of authentic formal and informal portraits, plus depicting military encampment of the aftermath of the battle. Arranged for voice with piano accompaniment and guitar chords.

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Genre : Music
Author : Jerry Silverman
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Release : 2011-04-15
File : 273 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781610650182


The Civil War In Song And Story 1860 1865

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This work contains songs, anecdotes, and poetry from the Civil War.

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Genre : History
Author : Frank Moore
Publisher :
Release : 1865
File : 602 Pages
ISBN-13 : IOWA:31858028062101


Songs Of The Civil War

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Reprint. Originally published: New York: Columbia University Press, 1960.

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Genre : Music
Author : Irwin Silber
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Release : 1995-01-01
File : 399 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780486284385


Ballads Songs Of The Civil War For Guitar

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This comprehensive and historically significant collection captures the hope and tragedy of the Civil War era with period photographs and lithographs. Includes guitar/vocal and guitar solo arrangements of 38 favorite songs of the period. Songs are classified by subject matter: the Union, the Confederacy, Lincoln, universal sentiments, soldier's songs, battles, Negro spirituals & abolitionist songs, the lighter side, and post-bellum. Written in standard notation and tablature.

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Genre : Music
Author : JERRY SILVERMAN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Release : 2011-04-15
File : 160 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781610650601


Multicultural American History

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This integrated teacher resource provides lesson ideas for the instruction of social studies and history concepts within the context of quality multicultural children's books and picture books. Each chapter focuses on three picture books related to various multicultural themes in American history. Chapters are organized chronologically, and by theme, and include book summaries, materials lists, student-centered activities, related books and poetry, and links to national history standards. Multicultural themes include: Old West American Revolution Slavery Civil War World War II and the Holocaust Vietnam Native Americans

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Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
Author : Kay Chick
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release : 2003-09-08
File : 161 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780313078026


Grand Army War Songs

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Genre : National songs
Author : Wilson G. Smith
Publisher :
Release : 1886
File : 178 Pages
ISBN-13 : UOM:39015023363743