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Neither Victor Nor Vanquished: The Men Who Fought the Civil War

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Neither Victor nor Vanquished

by William Weber

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	248 pages

368 pages | Hardcover | : 978-0307456810

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The Civil War was the most cataclysmic event in American history. It tore the country apart, claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and left a legacy of bitterness that endures to this day.

But what was it like to actually fight in the Civil War? What were the motivations of the men who took up arms against each other? What were their experiences on the battlefield? And how did the war change them?

In Neither Victor Nor Vanquished, William Weber tells the story of the Civil War through the eyes of the men who fought it. Weber's gripping narrative follows five soldiers from both sides of the conflict, revealing the personal stories and motivations that drove them to war.

There's Union soldier John Bell Hood, a brilliant but hot-tempered general who lost a leg at Gettysburg. Confederate soldier Robert E. Lee, a legendary commander who surrendered at Appomattox Court House. Union soldier Oliver Otis Howard, a devout Christian who commanded the Freedmen's Bureau after the war. Confederate soldier Stonewall Jackson, a brilliant tactician who was killed at Chancellorsville. And Union soldier Ulysses S. Grant, the general who led the Union to victory.

Weber's vivid prose and meticulous research bring these men to life, revealing their strengths and weaknesses, their hopes and fears, and their dreams for the future. Through their stories, we learn about the causes of the war, the strategies and tactics used on the battlefield, and the impact of the war on American society.

Neither Victor Nor Vanquished is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War. Weber's gripping narrative and insightful analysis provide a fresh perspective on one of the most important events in American history.

Praise for Neither Victor Nor Vanquished

"Weber's book is a valuable addition to the literature on the Civil War. It is a well-written and engaging account of the war from the perspective of the men who fought it." - James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom

"Weber's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War. It is a gripping narrative and insightful analysis of one of the most important events in American history." - David Blight, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Frederick Douglass: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

"Weber's book is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war. It is a moving and thought-provoking account of the Civil War that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times

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Neither Victor nor Vanquished

by William Weber

5 out of 5