The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 2 (Audiobook)

from tuckerresearch

My dad has always been a reader of military history, the Second World War and the War Between the States in particular, so, as a sort of rebellion, I never read much Civil War history. And then only when class beckoned. My first introduction to Shelby Foote, then, was in Ken Burns's great documen...

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.

from Arkrayder

This is the last book in "The Civil War: A Narrative" trilogy. I love these books and believe them to have excellent writing and detail. Some may find it slow, boring, over detailed, but I adore all that kind of stuff. This is a long book, coming in at 1089 pages, so it's a commitment reading it....

from cartledge777

Just too many details for my taste. I know he's a great writer, but I just always felt bogged down by so much information.

from knightlight777

It took me quite a while to finish this three volume series by Shelby Foote as in this third book I read usually two pages each day. More to savor the experience for as long as I could. I became acquainted with Mr. Foote during the epic Ken Burns series on PBS. He struck me as someone who knew hi...