The War in the United States

This well-researched and engaging history of the American Civil War offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in the country's history. Written by French military officer Ferdinand Lecomte, who fought alongside the Confederacy, the book provides an eyewitness account of the war and a unique perspective on its causes and consequences.

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