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 13. The Seven Days' battles -- lecture 14. The Kentucky campaign of 1862 -- lecture 15. Antietam -- lecture 16. The background to emancipation -- lecture 17. Emancipation completed -- lecture 18. Filling the ranks -- lecture 19. Sinews of war-finance and supply -- lecture 20. The war in the west, winter 1862-63 -- lecture 21. The war in Virginia, winter and spring 1862-63 -- lecture 22. Gettysburg -- lecture 23. Vicksburg, Port Hudson, and Tullahoma -- lecture 24. A season of uncertainty, summer and fall 1863.
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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