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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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The Best Got Better.......2007-02-02
I read 'Battle Cry of Freedom' some time back and decided then that it was the best one volumn authority on the Civil War ever written. My paperback copy is extremely worn and has underlines, my comments, etc. throughout. A good friend bought 'The Illustrated Battle Cry of Freedom' for me and I have just been elated with it. It is one of the most treasured books in my extensive war collection. The illustrations etc. are just a wonderful addition to a wonderful book.
Essential, Important, & Inclusive, but falls short of "Best".......2005-09-11
Widely praised as the best single volume history of the American Civil War, James McPherson's `Battle Cry of Freedom' comes close, but does not quite live up to that high praise. It has many virtues to recommend it, yet it contains flaws that are closely related to its virtues which, to my mind, make it fall short of the admittedly arbitrary "best" status.
The book's strength is in its inclusiveness. Sub titled `The Civil War Era'; it truly lives up to its billing. It begins not with the opening of the Civil War, but with the Mexican War and the developing sectional crisis which that war helped to escalate. The first seven chapters of the book chronicle the many related social and political crises which continued to rive the country into two separate and hostile camps, making war all but inevitable. Even after McPherson launches into the story of the war proper, his book is much more that a simple tale of battles and generals. He devotes whole chapters to related subjects such as manufacturing capabilities North and South, the medical situation, the financing of the war, political crises which affect the war effort, foreign diplomacy, and the developing importance of the issue of slavery as an overwhelming factor in the war. He successfully gives the big picture of the overall social and political environment which is absolutely necessary to put the war into context and truly understand it.
The greatest virtue of this volume, however, is its continued insistence on emphasizing the importance of the issue of slavery. McPherson repeatedly points out that while the war was fought for Union, its primary and overriding cause was the slavery issue. Many historians downplay or avoid this issue as much as possible, as it causes controversy and resentment among a large subset of Civil War students who are committed to the myth that slavery was a wholly peripheral issue that had little or nothing to do with the war. Though many of these people may be well meaning and sincere, I believe this myth to be as historically odious and dangerous as the idea of Holocaust denial, and it is much more pervasive and widely believed than that latter myth. McPherson tackles this myth head on, and from beginning to end drills in the importance of slavery as the primary cause of division in the country, the catalyst for secession and war, and one of the primary stumbling blocks to a peaceful settlement of the hostilities. He also clearly shows that while the North primarily fought the war for the cause of Union, that as the war progressed, the issue of freedom and emancipation took on greater and greater importance, until by war's end, many in the North saw the two as intertwined and of equal importance.
`Battle Cry of Freedom' is not, however, without flaw. McPherson writes well enough to make this longish and comprehensive history flow along nicely without bogging down and boring the reader, but his prose lacks the charm that could make the events he writes of come passionately to life. This is compounded by the fact that his comprehensive take on the entire era limits the detail that he can devote to any single battle or personality of the war. All of the important events and people are here, but they are mere utilitarian sketches that mostly lack depth, color, and insight. This is a book to read for an overview, but the reader must go elsewhere for a deeper understanding of any single event or personality of the times.
This Illustrated Edition is a heavy, oversized volume filled with many excellent maps, photographs, illustrations, and period cartoons on every page that nicely complements the text. Its bulk makes it unwieldy to carry about and read. Also, the illustrations have replaced the book's footnotes, so it is not the edition to have for anyone who needs to reference it for scholarly reasons. It would be most useful to those who do not already have large volumes of Civil War photographs and illustrations in their collections.
`Battle Cry of Freedom' is an outstanding, important history of the American Civil War. Though it falls just short of its billing as the best single volume history of the war (Fletcher Pratt's `A Short History of the Civil War: Ordeal By Fire' still holds that distinction), it should be considered absolutely essential reading for any Civil War scholar or anyone wishing to gain a full knowledge of this great American conflict. It has my recommendation.
Theo Logos
Civil War Without Lincoln?.......2005-08-21
I've spent the last five hours reading big chunks of McPherson's book. It is full of scholarly political insights, and best of all, full of wonderful photos and paintings from the Civil War Era. Interstingly: the author's sense of the era is greatly extended in the beginning. His first 184 pages (of 760 total) discuss the Louisiana Purchase, the Mormon trek to Utah, the War with Mexico, etc. Finally on page 185 the southern sessession begins and the presidential election results of 1860 are shown. Even more interesting: the book abruptly ends before the war did. In the final chapter, in which Lee meets Grant at Appomattox, the closing sentence is a quote from John Wilkes Booth vowing, "Now by God I'll put him through..." That's the end. Then in the Epilogue, the first sentence is: "The weeks after Booth fulfilled his vow..." and continues with a one-paragraph kaliedescope of various events. Strangely nothing is said about the assassination of Pres. Abraham Lincoln that put such an emotional exclamation point on the end of the war. I also checked, and Lincoln's famous Gettysburg address is not included either. So give it four stars for good writing (although not the equal of a Will Durant) and some excellent insights, but what about Lincoln? Go figure.
Amazon's Packaging :((((((.......2005-08-21
I have returned this item TWICE to Amazon. For some reason, they do not think it needs much packaging. Its not a $12.95 paperback, its a signed, limited edition, slipcase edition and should be treated as such. If you want to get a good copy I would recommend buying it a bricks and mortar store. The extra $$ you pay will be worth it in the long run.
Wow!.......2005-03-26
While searching for a book that would give me in-depth information about the Civil War, I came across The Illustrated Battle Cry of Freedom. This book not only gave me an understanding of the war, but also insight into American life during this period of time. The illustrations helped me to retain the facts I learned, and were a great asset when I was teaching my 9 year old son about the Civil War. Even if you don't have the time to get through this hefty book, leafing through to look at the wonderful pictures/maps and reading excerpts is still enjoyable.
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- Very well researched but... quite verbose
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Britain, Nasser and the Balance of Power in the Middle East 1952-1967: From The Eygptian Revolution to the Six Day War (Cass Series--British Foreign and Colonial Policy)
Robert McNamara
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The aim of this book is to examine British policy towards Turkey. 1959 was an important starting point for Anglo-Turkish relations due to the agreements of Zurich and London about Cyprus. These agreements contributed to the beginning of a new phase in close relations between the two countries. The revolution in Turkey and its aftermath, the transition from the Baghdad Pact to CENTO and the new dimensions of the Cyprus problem became important issues impacting on these bilateral relations. These issues are subject to close examination in this book, in the light of their relevance to modern Anglo-Turkish policy. With research based on newly-available Public Records Office archives, the author provides insight on British reactions to political events in Turkey and shows that in relation to the partition of Cyprus the crucial changes started as early as 1963, with Britain's indirect support.
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Very well researched but... quite verbose.......2004-06-28
This book does a great job of capturing the events that led up to each of the events that are covered, the main three being: 1952 Egyptian Revolution, Suez War (1956), and the Six Day War (June 1967). McNamara clearly did some hefty research on these subjects and gives some great conclusions with a nice summary of all of the events in the last chapter. The only aspect that downplays this book is it can get quite redundant reading every high-ranking officials perpective of the tiniest event. Other than that, if you are interested in the subject it might be worth it, but $115 is a little hefty as I found mine at a competitors for $65.
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- The Arab Balance of Power
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The Arab balance of power (Contemporary issues in the Middle East)
Alan R Taylor
Manufacturer: Syracuse University Press
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The Arab Balance of Power.......2001-03-08
I recently read this book for a paper i had to write for a class dealing with the Middle East. Alan R. Taylor goes into great depth about the history of power in the Middle East. The book with the origins of the Arab system and ends with the dilemma of the Arabs fighting over land and natural boundaries. The book is a little outdated but still has a lot of great information about the early shifting of power in the Middle East. I'd would recommend this book to anyone interested in the government and politics aspect of the Middle East.
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The super-powers and the balance of power in the Arab world
Enver M Koury
Manufacturer: Catholic Press
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This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat News Service, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on August 27, 2001. The length of the article is 1294 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: IRAN - The Factional Balance Remains But Is Now In Favour Of The Traditionalists.
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APS Diplomat News Service (Newsletter)
Date: August 27, 2001
Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions
Volume: 55
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Combines full-color maps and data sets to introduce students to the importance of the connections between geography and other areas of study. The thematic atlas gives students a clear picture of the recent agricultural, industrial, demographic, environmental, economic and political changes in every world region. All the tools needed to prepare for any standardized geography test. 100+ maps created especially for middle- and high-school students. 128 pages. 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 inches
Customer Reviews:
Great Resource.......2007-03-08
I think the book is a great resource, easy to understand and purchased well. I would highly recommend this book.
tumview.......2005-10-10
This book is an excellent reference guide for a geographical understanding of the world. I travel a great deal and I consult this book before I go; it's a big help.
Opens the world!.......2005-08-19
National Geographic has taken their award winning atlas to another level with the current revision. Whether you are a teacher, student, or parent, this atlas will open the world in a manner that is fascinating, informative, and enjoyable.
Book Description
The Student Atlas series combines full-color maps and data sets to introduce students to the importance of the connections between geography and other areas of study such as world politics, environmental issues, and economic development. These thematic atlases will give students a clear picture of the recent agricultural, industrial, demographic, environmental, economic, and political changes in every world region.
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The STUDENT ATLAS OF WORLD POLITICS is an attractive atlas of current affairs that reflects recent developments in political geography and international relations. The new Seventh Edition includes enlarged and detailed thematic maps. This collection of maps and data, with its emphasis on currency, is particularly useful for exploring the concept of geopolitics and the crucial relationships between geography and world politics.
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Gets the Job Done.......2003-07-15
A basic atlas that focuses on politics. A lot more should have been included- espically better maps.
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A terrific atlas!.......2007-09-15
I purchased this atlas to teach world geography to jr. high students and it is fantastic. Each student also has one and they have a terrific time using it and discovering new facts. It is also extremely easy to use. I wish I purchased this years ago.
Great for everyone.......2005-08-26
Although booked as a student book, I found it a very interesting way to get a few facts on all the countries. Not overwhelming but has a lot of good facts presented in a easy to follow manner. The kids love it too!!
A great all-purpose atlas.......2001-01-27
This atlas gets constant use. It sits right next to my desk for all those times when you just need to know what the highest five mountains in the world are, or what the population of Djibouti is. I have yet to encounter a general geographical or basic demographic question the Answer Atlas can't handle. Its very easy to use, and all the maps are tremendous.
Contains maps for just about everthing from population density to average income to lifetime expectancy (for the US, at least. Other countries and continents are presented in detail, but not to the same extent as the US). Also contains a section with every nation's flag and a few tidbits of information, neatly presented. The front has questions and answers about each of the continents, and there is a section containing graphs and charts that compare just about everything geographical.
A great reference for students and adults, especially those who take pride in knowing the answers to obscure questions.
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National Geograghic Student Atlas Of the World.......2006-03-18
Hello, I am a preschool teacher and a mother of school age children. I feel that this book gives a detailed yet short and sweet summary about the earth's climats, cultures, and environments that I have found for the school age child in a long time. It's easy to read and understand. Children enjoy the colorful pictures of people and places as well as the awesome space snapshots!
WAY OUT OF DATE!!!!!!!.......2006-02-19
The only review of this item liked it very much. Unfortunately, it didn't mention that it's 5+ years out of date. I thought that Yugoslavia didn't exist anymore and was surprised to see it in the index at about 5 or 6 places. (I wanted to find the new country(s)). Well! It does exist in this version. Why it is still offered when the revised edition has been published is a mystery to me.
Useful + not too expensive = great !!!!.......2004-04-15
I wanted to buy an useful and not too expensive Geographic Atlas. I dedicated quite a lot of time to evaluating my options, and ended up deciding that this Atlas was likely to be a good choice, basing my decision on the sample pages that Amazon offers. Fortunately, when I received my purchase, I discovered that I had made the right decision :)
I guess I was lucky. I thought that this Atlas was probably good, so I took the chance and bought it... However, I could have been wrong. The problem is that this Atlas had no customer reviews, and I generally make my decisions regarding what to buy in Amazon based on the experiences of others who have already purchased the item I want. The reason for that is that an editorial review can be inaccurate, and the back cover can (sometimes) provide inexact information, but other customers generally tell the truth...
Now, I'd like to correct the lack of reviews on this Atlas by writing one. I really don't need to say too much, basically that all that the back cover says is true. You can read that back cover in the sample pages, and you can also read the table of contents and an excerpt. Anyway, if you don't want to spend time doing that, I can repeat to you some of the facts you could read there :)
First of all, I want to highlight the fact that there are 90 detailed and colorful maps. Those maps include physical and political maps, maps about climate and precipitation, and about population. In addition to that, the maps are separated in different sections, and at the end of each section there is a chapter that centers on a particular problem. For example, at the end of the section dedicated to North America, the focus is on natural hazards, and in the section dedicated to South America the focus is on the Amazon Rain Forest. There are other chapters that focus on special themes in the sections regarding Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, and Antarctica.
As if that were not enough, you can find many charts and graphs alongside the maps. What is more, the organization of the information that accompanies them is clear and didactical. You will also be able to find country flags and facts, and some web sites where you will be able to find updated information, even after buying this Atlas. There is also a Glossary that defines some terms the average reader might not be familiar with, and a thematic Index.
On the whole, my opinion is that this Atlas is great. It probably isn't the finest Geographic Atlas
you can buy, but I think that it is likely to be the best you can buy at this highly reasonable price. I strongly recommend it, if you need an Atlas that is useful, not too big (so as to carry it with you) and specially not expensive. I think that you will enjoy reading it, and that you will learn a lot :)
Belen Alcat
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Thinking geographically means more than knowing where things are; it means being able to interpret geographic information, and to make sense of our world. Using maps and engaging map-centered questions, the World Atlas Student Workbook featuring maps from the Rand McNally Goode's World Atlas, 21st Edition provides an interactive guide to the physical, human, and political features of the world, as well as the specific features of each of the Earth's continents. With this workbook, readers will be able to construct their own mental map of the world, and to see the world from a truly geographic perspective.
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The most authoritative, accurate, and complete world regional geography book available! With its outstanding visual presentation comprised of unmatched cartography (including chapter-opening maps by Rand McNally and author-sketched, computer rendered thematic maps), and "From the Field Notes" that caption many of the photographs, this book provides a true-to-life geographic perspective based on the authors' extensive field experience in every area they discuss.
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From McGraw-Hill Contemporary Learning Series, the STUDENT ATLAS volumes combine full-color maps and data sets to introduce students to the importance of the connections between geography and other areas of study such as world politics, environmental issues, and economic development. These thematic atlases will give students a clear picture of the recent agricultural, industrial, demographic, environmental, economic, and political changes in every world region.
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Great Atlas.......2007-10-10
Not only does this book have great thematic maps, but it also has really good captions beneath the maps to help you understand the data that the map is illustrating.
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Business Office Recycling Guide (Rmc Order No 1016)
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