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Crossroads of Freedom: AntietamThe Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, was the bloodiest single day in American history, with more than 6,000 soldiers killed four times the number lost on D Day, and twice the number killed in the September 11th terrorist attacks. In Crossroads of Freedom, America's most eminent Civil War historian, James M. McPherson, paints a masterful account of this pivotal battle, the events that led up to it, and its aftermath. As McPherson
The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, was the bloodiest single day in American history, with more than 6,000 soldiers killed--four times the number lost on D-Day, and twice the number killed in the September 11th terrorist attacks. In Crossroads of Freedom, America's most eminent Civil War historian, James M. McPherson, paints a masterful account of this pivotal battle, the events that led up to it, and its aftermath. As McPherson shows, by September 1862 the survival of the United States was in doubt. The Union had suffered a string of defeats, and Robert E. Lee's army was in Maryland, poised to threaten Washington. The British government was openly talking of recognizing the Confederacy and brokering a peace between North and South. Northern armies and voters were demoralized. And Lincoln had shelved his proposed edict of emancipation months before, waiting for a victory that had not come--that some thought would never come. Both Confederate and Union troops knew the war was at a crossroads, that they were marching toward a decisive battle. It came along the ridges and in the woods and cornfields between Antietam Creek and the Potomac River. Valor, misjudgment, and astonishing coincidence all played a role in the outcome. McPherson vividly describes a day of savage fighting in locales that became forever famous--The Cornfield, the Dunkard Church, the West Woods, and Bloody Lane. Lee's battered army escaped to fight another day, but Antietam was a critical victory for the Union. It restored morale in the North and kept Lincoln's party in control of Congress. It crushed Confederate hopes of British intervention. And it freed Lincoln to deliver the Emancipation Proclamation, which instantly changed the character of the war. McPherson brilliantly weaves these strands of diplomatic, political, and military history into a compact, swift-moving narrative that shows why America's bloodiest day is, indeed, a turning point in our history.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 04/29/2004
ISBN: 9780195173307
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.04h x 5.80w x 0.65d
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Good value. Comfortable. Washes & dries at home just fine.
Size: Queen Comforter, Color: Grey Comforter
Super comfy, soft beautiful fabric, very light but warm. Generous size. I washed it in my newer Samsung washer and it filled it 100% just by itself. It came out fine and the washer managed to spin out almost all the water. I dried it for a little over an hour on medium plus an additional hour on low-- lots of tennis balls and dryer sheets. The zillion wrinkles have almost disappeared. It looks great and is super-puffy-- I was concerned the filling would be lumpy but no problem. Good value. (PS- reasonably immune to cat destruction, so far-- They don't like to walk on it, they walk like they're walking in snow!)
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Have nothing to say but good. Easy lightweight clean. Impressed by plushness of the entire Queen. Looks good and ready to dive into. Unbelievable low cost compared to box stores out there. Perfect for self and guests. 5 Star
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Craftsmanship. Very fluffy
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Material is super comfy. It’s just right temperature wise . Not to hot or cool. Color is true!!
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★★★★★ 5
Good quality, worth buying
Size: Full Comforter, Color: White Comforter
Very comfortable, holds equal padding really well, has a good weight to it, and great sleep is to be expected. It fits as described and seen on the page. It doesn’t make you overly hot, but it also keeps you warm when it’s cold. Color stays white for a respectable timeline. Highly recommend
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Very happy with comforter. Color was exact. The weight was just right
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