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[Introduction To] A House Divided: A Century Of Great Civil War Quotations, Edward L. Ayers

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This book is a collection of over 1,000 unforgettable quotations from America's defining experience, the Civil War. These quotes bring the passion and power of the people and events of the war to life. The voices are diverse, from Generals and soldiers, to enslaved and freed African Americans, to poets, journalists and writers. This collection contains quotes from those who participated, observers of the war, and perspectives of historians from the 20th century.