Description
NPR captures the battlefield action, the personal struggles, and the moral dilemmas of the war that pitted brother against brother, family against family. Hosted by Neal Conan, this revealing collection of Civil War stories features gripping history, expert commentary, and unforgettable voices.
Including:
- Shelby Foote reflects on the southern perspective
- E.L. Doctorow discusses Sherman and The March
- Sam Waterston performs the Gettysburg Address
- Hal Holbrook honors Iowa in the Civil War
- Susan Stamberg reports from Lincoln’s summer retreat
- James McPherson tours Gettysburg’s hallowed ground
- Tony Horwitz explores the world of Civil War reenactors
- Visits to battlefields at Manassas, Antietam, and Gettysburg
And much more!
3 Hours on 3 CDs







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