| The Civil War: A Narrative, Volume 3: Red River to Appomattox |  | Author: Shelby Foote
Creator: Grover Gardner
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,184,921
Format: Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged
Media: MP3 CD
Edition: Unabridged
Pages: 4
Number Of Items: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 0786191015
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN: 9780786191017
ASIN: 0786191015
Publication Date: February 1, 2008
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In the third-and last-volume of this vivid history, Shelby Foote brings to a close the story of four years of turmoil and strife which altered American life forever. Here, told in vivid narrative and as seen from both sides, are those climactic struggles, great and small, on and off the field of battle, which finally decided the fate of this nation.
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civil war history at its best June 15, 2010
J. H. Thillmann (NVA USA)
Shelby Foote has without question written the absolute best Civil War History books. The audio cassettes on his narrative history of the Civil War are therefore in my opinion the best way to pass the time while in traffic. Each of these cassettes are a history lesson but read and presented in both an interesting and entertaining way. The trip to and from work are looked forward to each day.
 monsterously heavy book October 9, 2009
Joseph Matthew Stroud (Michigan)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
this book is heavy and takes forever to read, but is worth the time, very informative
Civil War-A Narrative Part III September 11, 2009
L. Horseman
This is Part III of three excellent volumes by
Shelby Foote detailing events of the American
Civil War. It is pure history in a story telling
atmosphere. I enjoyed all three volumes.
A Non american perspective of this Epic September 10, 2005
Mikael Kjellstrom (Sweden)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Well, Mr. Footes trip tyk has been applauded for many years and most of it is said. Being a non-american, I can only attest to the fact that Mr. Foote, in this, the final volume, stays clear of being a Civil War nerd, un-intelligable for non-americans. He as well, stays clear of being the sterile academic. His style is clear and displays a very good interest for the individuals. Great story telling without too much embellishing.
What he however does best, is to bring home the fact , that, of all conflicts, this was the true watershed of the U.S. The casualties were far higher than any other conflict , it was fought on native soil and the civilians were badly hit.
Forget the images of Bunker Hill, Iwo Jima or the landing in Normandie; the house of Mrs. Henry at first Bull Run is a better, and more personal, reminder of the price of war. And the effects are far more enduring than, let's say, Vietnam.
News from the Front December 19, 2000
Paul H. (Michigan)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Shelby Foote takes the Civil War and dissects its every twist and turn in a writing style that feels as if your hearing news from the front in an ongoing war. That is a good thing since these three volumes are very hefty. This book is not for the mildly curious, you will get bored and overwhelmed by the dates, names and places. But to military history, history, or civil war buffs, it is as detailed and factual as you could want. This is truly a thesis of study on the war between the states. The book handles personalities of both individuals and cultures and their effects on the war. The reading can be slow going at times as armies march toward each other and the order of battle becomes established with the commanders names and stations, but the battle details seem incredibly well researched and the accounts of individual soldiers/officers bring home the reality of this conflict. This book is well worth the effort to read, it imparts a sense of what the United States has survived and clarifies many historical perceptions of the era and the people involved in this massive conflict. My only suggestion, keep a note pad at your elbow as you read this book, it is slow going and you'll need to take notes about commanders and places to keep it all straight in your head.
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