"A Stillness at Appomattox"

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"A Stillness at Appomattox" by Bruce Catton has long been considered by many to be the paramount success of this revered historian. Within its pages, Catton describes the last year of the Civil War, one of history's cruelest mistakes, with unending detail and vigorous accuracy. The paper shows that a combination of passion for the subject and an apparent love for writing mix to form this informative, imaginative book.

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"This selection focuses on the last months of the Civil War, from the latter part of 1864 to the end at the Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. To achieve this feat, Catton describes each major battle and touches on the seemingly minute skirmishes that had a true impact on the war. From the battles of the Wilderness, Bloody Angle, and Cold Harbor to the battles leading up to Lee's surrender, Catton explains each and every constituent with an enthusiasm that commands the respect of others. Certainly, the battles of the Civil War are an integral part of this nation's history, and Catton brings these pieces together in a way that has never been seen before."

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