The Course guidebook contains an outline of each of the 48 lectures; each lecture is 30 minutes. "Course no. 885.". Includes bibliographical references (Course guidebook, p. 226-241). Lecturer: Professor Gary W. Gallagher, University of Virginia.
Contents:
lecture 25. Grant at Chattanooga -- lecture 26. The diplomatic front -- lecture 27. African-Americans in wartime, I -- lecture 28. African-Americans in wartime, II -- lecture 29. Wartime reconstruction -- lecture 30. The naval war -- lecture 31. The river war & Confederate commerce raiders -- lecture 32. Women at war, I -- lecture 33. Women at war, II -- lecture 34. Stalemate in 1864 -- lecture 35. Sherman versus Johnston in Georgia -- lecture 36. The wilderness to Spotsylvania.
Summary:
Examines the causes of the American Civil War, why the North won, how military campaigns unfolded, and how the war affected various elements of American society.
Series:
Great courses. Modern history Great courses (DVD) Modern history
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