Civil War: A Narrative: Fort Sumter to Perryville (Audiobook)

from wildbill

Shelby Foote's three volume history of the Civil War is a true classic. His writing is thorough and detailed without ever being dry. It is literature of a very high caliber. Foote also includes many very good maps that help to follow the narrative. He does not have the northern slant of Bruce Cat...

from wvlibrarydude

Wonderful narrative on Civil War. The battles are good, but I really enjoy the insight into the people and their lives. Foote paints portraits that are multifaceted with faults and glories. You'll be astounded by the actions and words of say Lincoln, Davis, Lee, or some of the others... a few pag...

from LizzieD

WOOT W00T Rooty-toot-toot! I finished!! THE CIVIL WAR: A NARRATIVE: FORT SUMTER TO PERRYVILLE by Shelby Foote I did. I did. I read every word. Even when I despaired of ever finishing, I read and read and read. I gave it 5 stars too because it is a monument. Shelby marches every army over almost e...

from msaucier818

One of the best books of history I have ever read. What a deep, comprehensive, and insightful look into the first two years of the Civil War. There is little I can say that has not already been said to honor and praise this series of books by Shelby Foote. All I can say is that I regret not disco...

from JVioland

Superlatives cannot describe this work. I've never enjoyed such a historical work more than this one. It is arguably the best work of its kind. You are transported to the events and become an involved observer of the horrific war that changed America forever.