The C. S. An; And the Battle of Bull Run (Classic Reprint): A Letter to an English Friend: A Letter to an English Friend (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A firsthand letter explains a pivotal Civil War battle and its wider meaning This nonfiction work presents a personal account of the Battle of Bull Run, written as a letter to a friend in England. It frames the event with the author’s goal to defend the battle and to illuminate the political context of the time.

The book blends narrative with analysis, offering insight into how the battle was viewed by an active officer. It also explains why the author believes the battle deserves careful study apart from popular opinion, and it situates the clash within broader debates about secession and national unity. Includes plans and maps that accompanied official reports, plus contextual notes about the theater of war.

• A clear, reasoned motive for recounting the battle and its significance.


• A narrative linked to official reports and complementary maps and plans.


• Discussion of the political environment and international interest in the conflict.


• An introduction to the larger questions facing the early Civil War era.

Ideal for readers of Civil War history, military memoirs, and historical commentary on secession and the Union.

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