What was his objective? He concludes with a short yet penetrating chapter on the immediate and long-term effects of Abraham Lincoln's assassination: how Secretary of War Edwin Stanton took over temporarily and permanently damaged any hope of a true reconciliation between North and South by placing the blame for the assassination squarely on the Confederate Government, when in fact that soon-to-be disbanded body had nothing whatsoever to do with it. The South had a bunch of backwoods type of people who had been riding horses their whole lives while the North was mostly city-dwellers who had never been on a horse. In the Battle of Antietam, the Confederate invasion of the North was brought to an end. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. What were the consequences? The first thing he did was move his forces in a way that simulated an attack then he quickly moved his forces in the opposite direction and flanked Bragg and forced him to retreat. The South had to be completely rebuilt after the war. 2. His account of battles is carefully interwoven with the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. What battle ended his offensive? Catton seems to believe that slavery is the sole cause of the Civil War and that the other issues could have been simply solved through politics. Sherman had three armies at his disposable, the Army of the TN under Major Gen. James B. McPherson, the Army of the Cumberland under Thomas, and the Army of the Ohio under Maj. Gen Schofield. General McClellan replaced McDowell as commander of the Army of the Potomac. The Civil war compacted an entire Industrial Revolution into four years for the North. The Confederate soldiers would deposit all weapons at their state capitals and sign a pledge not to take up arms again. The South being rural, small farms producing cotton, and the North being full of immigration, ctites, and factories; leaving them with two different mind sets. Chapter Two: Chapter two begins to open up with an explanation of the beginnings of the war. 1861) (No. What factors contributed to this different attitude? Oh wait. For a quick read of the Civil War, Catton is a good introduction into the topic. How did the incident reflect and interesting change in roles between the United States and England regarding naval actions on the high seas? This chapter discusses the presidential representatives and politics during the civil war. These categories encompassed a wide range of products. During the War, the South saw Six different secretaries of war. 2. Either way Lee knew a move had to be made. The Union army had more casualties than the Confederate army. Harriet Beecher Stowes Uncle Toms Cabin had just sold 300,000 copies in its first year. Attention is given to the three main parts of both armies, the infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Grant put Philip Sheridan in command of the Union Army of the Shenandoah Valley because he could not control it remotely and he needed it to run Jubal Early out of the Shenandoah. It left the Hoods Confederate army completely free to do whatever they wanted while Sherman was marching to Savannah. The existence of slavery in the South kept the region from producing skilled laborers, which would be needed to produce war time supplies. 4. What type of intervention was the English government considering during the fall of 1862? He speaks about the events which lead up to the war, and his analyses of them. But when he arrived in Kentucky the recruits that he planned on arriving were very few in number so his drive slowed down significantly and Buell caught up to him and they met at Perryville, Kentucky and after basically a standoff battle Bragg had concluded that he had been a failure and retreated to eastern Tennessee. He could have walked in Lincolns office and shot him. The South was definitely impacted in a more negative way than the North was. Who/What posed the greatest threat on Shermans Army of the Tennessee once he captured Atlanta? Tension was all over continental united states. Catton was known as a narrative historian who specialized in popular histories that emphasized the colorful characters and vignettes of history, in addition to the simple dates, facts, and analysis. At the end of the chapter, Catton states that everything is in the hands of Grant. McDowell eventually sounded the retreat. Textile industries werent consuming the amount of cotten they needed, so they turned to woolen fabrics allowing raw wool to also be in demand. The South could of gotten more weapons but they had stopped shipping cotton to England in hopes of making them join in on the war. It was a great summary/introduction to the events that took place during the Civil War. The southern troops wanted to take Fort Sumter because it was in the middle of one of the souths most important harbors. A concise yet comprehensive explanation of the major causes, political events, military movements, and (to a lesser extent) aftermaths of the Civil War. Mr. Catton says the Federals went through an Industrial Revolution in the span of 4 years. It's a well written book and if your a Civil War nut like myself it should be in your library. Once slavery was abolished, i believe the south became more industrial. Chapter 12 discusses the consequences of the Civl War as our first unlimited modern war. Aside from reading Doris Kearns Goodwins Team of Rivals (which is wonderful, by the way) and working through an EdX class taught by Eric Foner, I have merely collected books on the subject in anticipation of delving deeply into the conflict, politics, characters and period of the Civil War. Davis cabinet was little help to him. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Yet, the North was full of abolitionists who were inspired by the Wilmot Proviso and the Fugitive Slave Act. Most useful to the Confederacy were the blockade runners that brought in much needed supplies. 17 Grant would not do a frontal attack on Lee. Who was hesitantly chosen by Lincoln to cut off Lee? The South knew that to get the help of a foreign power they had to win a offensive campaign. Sherman had agreed and tried to follow Grants objective following the breakout from Chattanooga in his effort to destroy the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Johnston and then Hood. What was the reaction of the United States government? Lincoln obliged and stuck to a one-war-at-a-time policy. Grant wrote and signed a document that forbid the Union from hanging high ranking officials from the Confederacy. The Army of the Tennessee along the Mississippi River was commanded by Grant. 6 Halleck split his huge force. According to Catton, what role did slavery play as a cause of the Civil War? What changes were made by the South? Civil War historian Bruce Catton (1899-1978) was both a brilliant scholar and a gifted writer. yeah This book is very informative on the Army of the Pottomic and how the Lincoln administration nearly destroyed it by manhandling it. 5. Known as a narrative historian, Catton specialized in popular history, featuring colorful characters and historical vignettes, in addition to the basic facts, dates, and analyses. What serious error was made by Bragg once the Army of Tennessee surrounded the Army of the Cumberland at Chattanooga? Chapter 18 discusses signficant post war events that would impact the reconstruction of the South following the war including Lincolns assassination. Catton thought it was absurd because it was focused on areas where the United States authority was not effective. He knew if he went North above Atlanta, Sherman would follow. There were many uprisings made by them against the North, including attempts to burn New York City, to capture a war ship on the Great Lakes, and to take money from Federal banks. England wanted the members back and a apology. Unlike his previous trilogy, these books emphasized not only military topics, but social, economic, and political topics as well. "Nothing in our time makes the Civil War as alive as the writings of Bruce Catton." 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I found it interesting that the first fighting in the Civil War, after that of Fort Sumter, was that of men in uniform against civilians. Describe the conflict between proslavery and abolitionist factions in Kansas in the 1850s. They had begun truly beleiving cotton was king and countries, such as England and France, desperately needed the cotton from the South, and not having it would pressure them to aid the Confederate army with weapons. Union strategy in the Civil War had been to focus on destroying the armies of the Confederacy, not specific cities or strongholds in the South. One of Lincolns strategies in dealing with the border states was a delicate one. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. The Civil War by Catton, Bruce AU $7.80 Free postage The Centennial History of the Civil War by Bruce Catton Vol I, II, III Set of 3 AU $10.91 + AU $13.91 postage THE CIVIL WAR by Bruce Catton AU $7.80 + AU $5.45 postage The Centennial History of the Civil War by Bruce Catton Vol I, II, III Set of 3 AU $42.14 Free postage Picture Information Ch 1 The issue of slavery had a huge impact. So the Confederate army won the battle mostly out of luck after the reinforcement of Johnston made it a fairly even match. The Civil War, by Bruce Catton, has helped one understand the political motivations as well as the military plans and actions during the U.S. civil war. A fine trio of books on the Civil War, albeit only about the main Union army, the Army of the Potomac. 3. Who was in command of the Army of the Cumberland at the Battle of Stones River? At this point it seems the South, unworried, may win the war; while the North was trying to prevent states from seceding instead of moving South, preparing for battle. In the Western theater of the war, Sherman was in command of everything. During the election of 1864, the Republicans and the Union party nominated Lincoln and Johnson.The more Democrats along with the Copperheads nominated General McClellan as their Presidential candidate with George Pendleton of Ohio named for the Vice-Presidency. BP. The Civil War by Bruce Catton What factors allowed it to contribute to this, rich mans war and poor mans fight? Why does he say that if it hadnt been for slavery, the other conflict which led to war could have been decided through political process? I was not thrilled with the fiction-like style of this book. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Civil War HC Including Over 200 Photos And Drawings By Bruce Catton 1980 at the best online prices at eBay! Border states were a key in the war. Why didnt the Confederates follow up their victory with an attack on Washington? But I agree that the Fugitive Slave Act had the initial impact. Free shipping for many products! Chapter 15: Even without these machines, production still wouldve grown due to European immagrants. How could the south have taken advantage of the first year of the paper blockade to prepare for war? The Merrimac destroyed the Congress and Cumberland and drove the Minnesota aground; but, when the Federals occupied Norfolk, she was left without a home port. It moistens the reading to a delectable entree. The soldiers lacked extra clothes and boots and their animals were also lacking materials to keep them upright. Chapter 5: What would have been the results had this been proposed in 1863? ISBN-13: 9780844669373. Ch. Although they were moving toward Atlanta, the objective of this campaign was not to capture Atlanta but to destroy the Confederate army under Joe Johnston. They bought me a subscription to the Time-Life series on The Civil War. England had done the same thing in the War of 1812. Bragg attacked Rosecrans; and, as the Army of the Cumberland was retreating to Chattanooga, Bragg entrenched his men on high ground in a crescent to trap the Union army. The British also mobilized 11,000 of its troops to Canada, but by the time they got there the prisoners had been released and an apology issued. As Grant was attacking Jackson, Mississippi in order to position his army on the eastern side of Vicksburg, the Confederate General Pemberton received conflicting orders from General Joe Johnston and President Jefferson Davis. Halleck had an amazing force of 100,000 but since he wanted to do things by the book instead of the smart thing, which was to keep his force together, he split his force and set out to capture as much territory as possible because the book recommended occupying enemy territory. Describe the intimate relationship between the leaders on both sides. How was Lees assessment of the two commanding generals of these Union armies and his timing a key to victory? What was the chief political goal of Stephen Douglas? The Wilmot Proviso, the Fugitive Slave Act, and Uncle Toms Cabin further separated the North and the South on the issue of slavery. The Civil War by Bruce Catton [Unknown] on Amazon.com. Mr.Catton believes that slavery was the main cause of the Civil War, and that all other disagreements could be solved with diplomacy. And everything in between in this easy to read history of the Civil War. The decisions made by these two wise generals contributed to a faster peace between the North and South. 19 The idea was that you would receive the books once a month, each book on a different topic in the series. This all plays an important role in the beginning of the Civil War, and we could always ask the question If Eli Whitney never invented the cotton gin, would there have been a civil war?. Historian Bruce Catton rated Forrest "one of the authentic military geniuses of the whole . Newly introduced by the critically acclaimed Civil War historian James M. McPherson, The Civil War vividly traces one of the most moving chapters in American history, from the early division between the North and the South to the final surrender of Confederate troops. Which consisted of more capable men? How was it a bitter victory for the South? 3. I thought of one reason why they didnt practice much. 4. They wanted counts of treason and excutions. Some arguments for the invasion of the North was that the war was not going anywhere and somebody eventually had to make an offensive move. ch14 After the loss at the Battle of Antietam, the British backed off a little. With Booth killing Lincoln, this pretty much gave the Radical Republicans full control of the federal govt. Lincoln us two strategies. Stamps and coins are historical, educational and collectible. A contemporary of Catton's, T. Harry Williams, was a renowned Civil War scholar and a strong proponent of Grant. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. Reflections On The Civil War, by Bruce Catton, edited by John Leekley As someone who grew up greatly appreciating Bruce Catton's historiography on the Civil War, I consider it a shame that he died before I had the chance to get to know him at all personally and write him fan mail as a child The title of this book is Civil War and it was written by Bruce Catton. Ambrose was in charge of the Army of Potomac, but failed in leading such an army. However rosecran bluffed an attack again and Bragg then decided to retreat away from New Orleans. I have been reading a book on the Booth Conspiracy and after what Lewis Powell did to Secretary of State Seward as directed by John Wilkes Booth, it is amazing to me that they granted clemency to Southern leaders. Describe Grants role in the Battles of Fort Donnelson and Fort Henry? Yes, the North didnt own slaves, but they did take profits from the injustice. The main thing is to get this in before the end of the semester. Overall good condition. The national army was only 16,000 strong, and not one person anticipated the costs. The last army was the Army of Tennessee led by Grant. Chapter Eight: His education at Oberlin College, Ohio, was interrupted by two years of naval service in World War I and was subsequently abandoned for a career in journalism. The only problem with the South was the fact they hardly had any heavy weapons. Grant had the third army in western TN. But by tricking Pattersons army into planning defense, Johnstons army was able to board trains to Manassas to reinforce Beauregard. Although slavery was initially very successful in the South, it eventually handicapped their economy. but it also had the deeper story. Chapter 16 FREE Standard shipping on all items. Catton, a leading historian of the Civil War, vividly describes the armies involved and battles fought. Yes, the North was in the same war, but their economy thrived. This eventually turned out to be a bad thing for them and the Union Army as they got in the way of the Union Armys retreat to Washington. The classic one-volume history of the American Civil War simultaneously captures the dramatic scope and intimate experience of that epic struggle, by Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Catton. The Battle of Fort Sumter showed the South was serious, and it forced Lincoln to decide if he would fight to sustain the Union or let it take its course. They nominated George H. Pendleton of Ohio for President and Clement Vallandigham for Vice President. Although the volume's title indicates that it is a history of the entire Civil War, the three books it includes actually cover only one front - the decisive eastern front between Washington D.C. and Richmond - and are tightly focused on the northern army. Chapter 14 discusses the politics of the Civil War. Sheridans accomplishments restored optimism and enthusiasm in the Union war effort. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bruce Catton AMERICA GOES TO WAR 2nd Edition at the best online prices at eBay! This particular edition is in a Hardcover format. The Radical Republicans used Lincolns funeral for their advantage. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2015, An excellent account of the American Civil War, An excellent account of the American Civil War, the waste the lack of trained soldiers and leaders. 4 General McClellan replaced McDowell. Summary; Recently Viewed; Bids/Offers; Watch List; Purchase History; Selling; Saved Searches . These forts gave the Union control of the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers. It serves as a great foundation of information for a topic that is as deep as it is wide. I believe this text would be helpful to someone who has been away from the topic of the Civil War for a long time (as I was) and needs a refresher course, or for someone who has an interest in the war, has gotten into it a little, but wants to get a nice overview so they can appreciate their later explorations on the topic. What factors contributed to Lees defeat at Gettysburg? Because they could not get cotton from the South, the North had to turn to other industries such as the leather industry. Show more. Eventually the Union realized that they had to destroy the entire Confederacy, and to do this they had to destroy slavery. Ch. In 1861 Captain Charles Wilkes, commander of the U.S.S. This would not be the neat, short, "limited" war both sides had envisioned. The South saw slaves as a huge factor to all the profit they were making. Ch. Beauregard. He could chase Hoods army or cut a swath of destruction through Georgia and take away the Southern citizens willingness to fight. ch5 Sherman went beyond Lincolns orders concerning the surrender of Johnstons army. The American Civil War is one of the most written about conflicts in history. A wonderful short book that is a survey of the Civil War. 3. What armies and generals were concentrated in Chattanooga to break out of Braggs trap? Please try again. I agree with you and Chessa, Mr.Phillips, that Stephen Douglas was very intelligent, but I dont think he considered the long-term ramifications of his concept. Though Lincolns Cabinet consisted of powerful men, this does not mean they always got along. The army of the Cumberland in central Tennessee was led by a new commander as well, William S. Rosecrans. What was their objective in attacking Grant at Pittsburg Landing (Battle of Shiloh)? The original Union strategy under Hallack and McClellan had been occupy territory. This book provides a bird's-eye view of the war, with emphasis on broad-stroke explanations instead of minute details. Chapter 4: But the North was equally unprepared to fight when they did even though they had 365,000 small arms. (LogOut/ While successful in that regard, Bruce Catton is entirely too lenient on the South/Confederacy going so far as to even equivocate on the morality of defeating the South. Would rather read history than fiction. Each Cabinet consisted of a few capable men, but most did not give their full support to the President. Lee lost about 1/3 of his army and was forced to retreat. Often, once the cavalry was used to get to they battlefield, the soldiers would fight on foot. Grain and meat were in demand as well as leather. So, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised that this good, solid overview of the conflict does not go much into the details of the numerous battles - even Gettysburg. England got what she wanted. Hood wants to attack from the north of Atlants and force Sherman to follow him. I would recommend Shelby Foote's masterwork trilogy, The Civil War: A Narrative. I have read quite a bit about the Civil War in my years and there was nothing new here, but it was a nice review and I completely understand why it is considered a classic. This book is a condensed version of the War (weighing in at slightly over 300 pages after including three appendices), yet seemingly nothing was left out. Ch. Luckily for Sherman this strategy worked. In order for the war to be won, Lincoln had to secure the border states. In what ways were neither the North nor the South prepared for war following the Battle of Fort Sumter? In the Shenandoah Valley, Johnston had feigned an offensive and sent Patterson into a sense of preparation for an attack. "The Civil War" is a good surface exploration of a topic that has inspired countless volumes of books, and will continue to do so for many years to come. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 probably made people in the North look into slavery more and see how bad it was. The men were not trained and their movements were not structured. Horn devotes much attention to a detailed summary of the two-day struggle, employing the points . There probably wasnt an extensive amount of extra ammunition. This would prove to have no effect because the Army of the Potomac followed Lees army instead of trying to capture Richmond. Who had the advantagea the outset of the war? I highly recommend this to people who are just beginning to learn about the war, or to teenagers. Chapter 17: The Confederates did not pursue the beaten Federals by Jefferson Davis command. Also, no significant land was gained through this victory. What were the political and military consequences of this battle? Burnside lacked the mental agility to change his plan and therefore went through with his original plan of building bridges. 3. He divided his army and sent Jackson around to attack Pope from the side. They had to do away with slavery which was pretty much what kept the south running well. The European armies were very well trained and disciplined and knew what is was like to be part of a war. This chapter explains the ending of the war and the abolishment of slavery. Ch 3 I enjoyed reading this book. On the Confederate side, Leonidas Polk foresaw the Union move for KY. Chapter 19-Why do you believe that the Civil War has had a more lasting impact on the culture of the South than the North? The North allowed this power. He was well liked and his record of performance was good. He hoped that proving this to the South would crush their spirit and and show that the Confederacy was too weak to survive any longer. Concise yet comprehensive history of the events leading to and including the entire Civil War. While the South threatened to secede, the North wasnt takeing it serious. But most of what I know of the civil war, I learned from these books. Beauregard and Johnston combined their armies because of the conflict they were in. he comes up with some little known facts that literally no other author, (that i've read), ever has. ch7 Once again, to get to Richmond Hooker had to go through Lee and his 60,000 soldiers. He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1954 for A Stillness at Appomattox, his study of the final campaign of the war in Virginia. A fine general overview or introduction to the Civil War for people like me who know next to nothing about it, I guess. Where did McDowell launch the first major Union attack? In this case, if they were to be too hard on their soldiers, they might lose future voters. The North had lost an important post in S.C. Ambrose Burnside, commander of the Army of the Potomac, made several mistakes in his attempt to defeat Lee at Fredericksburg. How was Lincolns funeral used by the Radical Republicans for political purposes? Even after this battle, neither side was really prepared, and it took both sides a while to get war ready. He tried everything to destroy the Army of the Patomic, but nothing was working. Instead, he trusted *George Thomas* to defend Nashville and began his March thorugh Georgia. Ultimately, Thomas practically destroyed Hoods Army of Tennessee, although it would be pieced together from other units and make a weak challenge of Sherman once he had turned North from Savannah and reached the Carolinas. However, an accounting of the war must confront the affirmative evil that was slavery an issue side stepped here. Williams found him superior to Lee and others in Lincoln and His Generals (1952) and to his fellow Union generals in McClellan, Sherman, and Grant (1962). The civil war, following the election of Abraham Lincoln, and the arguing of slavery, has occurred due to the eleven states creating confederate states, angering Lincoln, and leading to war. The men did what they were supposed to do and said Sir when they were supposed to. Stephen Douglas wanted to build a transcontinental railroad and one of the ends to be Chicago; he accomplished the South agreeing to this by passing the Kansas-Nebraska act, outlining the idea of popular sovereignty and repealing the Missouri Compromise. Reads like a novel, not like dry history. Why didnt the North and the South take the other side seriously prior to the start of the war? Booth was very boastful of his plans, bringing in a lot of attention. There is a lot that happens in the Civil War. 4. Then, Lee split his men into 3 armies. Usually guys like to read about the Civil War. In chapter one, we are introduced to the issues leading up to the Civil War. The soldiers needed shoes and the horses and mules needed harnesses. Chapter 3: If they had proposed it in 1863 then France and Great Britain would have most likely accepted it. The cavalry of the South was clearly dominant at the beginning of the war. This battle, the battle of Chancellorsville Lee was outnumbered, but used a sneak attack and won. I am currently starting a class on the Civil War, and I expect that the historiography has changed substantially since 1960, but it is nice to have a good foundation moving into the spring semester. Although an honest debate can be had on how good different parts of the Union army were, there is little doubt among honest historians that the Confederacy was the bad side. The other victory was of the Shenandoah Valley. Chapter 10: What were the political consequences? His camps were laid out in formal military pattern; food, munitions, and equipment were evenly distributed; he even inspected new divisions himself. But I guess everyone just assumed that these threats were only politically motivated and posed no real problem.