The history of the Civil War

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David Farragut and the great naval blockade

1991
A biography of the American naval officer for whom Congress created the rank of full admiral.

Stonewall Jackson

Lee's greatest lieutenant
1991
A biography of the Confederate general who gained the nickname Stonewall for his stand at the first battle of Bull Run during the Civil War.

John C. Calhoun and the roots of war

1991
A biography of the senator from South Carolina who fought for the South's interests and to keep the institution of slavery.

John Ericsson and the inventions of war

1991
Traces the life of the Swedish-American engineer and inventor who introduced the successful use of screw propellers on commercial and naval vessels, and designed and built the famous Civil War ship, the Monitor.
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