The Battle of Fort Sumter

The First Shots of the American Civil War

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877), 19th Century, Military
Cover of the book The Battle of Fort Sumter by Wesley Moody, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Wesley Moody ISBN: 9781317667179
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 12, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Wesley Moody
ISBN: 9781317667179
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 12, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

On April 12, 1861, the long-simmering tensions between the American North and South exploded as Southern troops in the seceding state of South Carolina fired on the Federal forces at Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. The battle of Fort Sumter marked the outbreak of Civil War in the United States. The attack provoked outrage in the North, consolidated support for the newly inaugurated President Lincoln, and fueled the onset of the war that would consume and reshape the country.

In this concise narrative, Wesley Moody explores the long history of tensions that lead to the events at Fort Sumter, the details of the crisis and battle, the impact of Fort Sumter on the unfolding Civil War, and the battle's place in historical memory. Supplemented by primary documents including newspaper coverage, first-person accounts, letters, and government documents, and supported by a companion website, this book provides students with a nuanced understanding of both the long-term and immediate origins of the American Civil War.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

On April 12, 1861, the long-simmering tensions between the American North and South exploded as Southern troops in the seceding state of South Carolina fired on the Federal forces at Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. The battle of Fort Sumter marked the outbreak of Civil War in the United States. The attack provoked outrage in the North, consolidated support for the newly inaugurated President Lincoln, and fueled the onset of the war that would consume and reshape the country.

In this concise narrative, Wesley Moody explores the long history of tensions that lead to the events at Fort Sumter, the details of the crisis and battle, the impact of Fort Sumter on the unfolding Civil War, and the battle's place in historical memory. Supplemented by primary documents including newspaper coverage, first-person accounts, letters, and government documents, and supported by a companion website, this book provides students with a nuanced understanding of both the long-term and immediate origins of the American Civil War.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Classroom Observation by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book Exhibiting Madness in Museums by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book Developing Wind Power Projects by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book The Essential TV Director's Handbook by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book The Sciences of Learning and Instructional Design by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book The Carver Chronotope by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book NATO and the European Union by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book Transformation Scene by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book Space Meets Status by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book Monopolies, Trusts and Kartells by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book The Diversity Machine by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book Sleep and Society by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book Caffaro, Genoa and the Twelfth-Century Crusades by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book U.S. Interests and Global Natural Resources by Wesley Moody
Cover of the book The Ideological Octopus by Wesley Moody
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy