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Bentonville - (Civil War America) by Nathaniel Cheairs Hughes (Paperback)
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- The battle of Bentonville, the only major Civil War battle fought in North Carolina, was the Confederacy's last attempt to stop the devastating march of William Tecumseh Sherman's army north through the Carolinas.
- About the Author: Nathaniel Cheairs Hughes Jr. is author, coauthor, or editor of many books, including The Battle of Belmont: Grant Strikes South and The Life and Wars of Gideon J. Pillow (both from the University of North Carolina Press).
- 360 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Civil War America
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Bentonville: The Final Battle of Sherman and JohnstonBook Synopsis
The battle of Bentonville, the only major Civil War battle fought in North Carolina, was the Confederacy's last attempt to stop the devastating march of William Tecumseh Sherman's army north through the Carolinas. Despite their numerical disadvantage, General Joseph E. Johnston's Confederate forces successfully ambushed one wing of Sherman's army on March 19, 1865 but were soon repulsed. For the Confederates, it was a heroic but futile effort to delay the inevitable: within a month, both Richmond and Raleigh had fallen, and Lee had surrendered.Review Quotes
"Well researched and ably written. . . . Advanced pupils will certainly learn much from this book."
-- "KLIATT"
""Bentonville" is a well-paced, readable book. . . .The author's extensive footnotes and bibliography evince years of dedicated research.
"Journal of Southwest Georgia History""
"[A] well-paced, readable book that places the engagement within the context of the Carolinas Campaign.
"Journal of Southwest Georgia History""
"A well-written, comprehensive account of the last gasp of Johnston's army.
"Historian""
"Hughes's narrative, . . . reviewing the leadership of Johnston and Sherman and the conduct of their subordinates, is a model of its kind.
"Journal of American History""
One of the best accounts yet of this vicious fight.
"Civil War"
About the Author
Nathaniel Cheairs Hughes Jr. is author, coauthor, or editor of many books, including The Battle of Belmont: Grant Strikes South and The Life and Wars of Gideon J. Pillow (both from the University of North Carolina Press). He lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .87 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.16 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 360
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Series Title: Civil War America
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Nathaniel Cheairs Hughes
Language: English
Street Date: August 7, 2006
TCIN: 88978331
UPC: 9780807857847
Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-1218
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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