A WORSE PLACE THAN HELL: How the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg Changed a Nation
In December 1862, the Battle of Fredericksburg shattered Union forces and threatened to break apart Abraham Lincoln's government. Five singular individuals embody Fredericksburg's shattering resolution: Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.; Walt Whitman; Louisa May Alcott; John Pelham; and Arthur Fuller. All were guided by duty and driven by desire as they strove toward bold destinies. 16 pages of photos.
Format: Paperbound
Pages: 510
Publisher: Norton
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9780393882421
Item #: 1935526
