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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jun 11, 2000
Pros: Concise, fast-moving, yet detailed narrative concerning a War about which EVERY American should know
Cons: Because of the layout of the book, locating specific facts is slightly time-consuming (see my notes)
Summary: Sherman. Booth. Antietam Creek. We remember the names from our seventh grade history class. A few of us can remember the horrific photographs Mathew Brady and assistants took. But when the names, faces, events, and ideas of mid-nineteenth century ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 20, 2009
Pros: Good Introduction for those unfamiliar with the Civil War.
Cons: A little shallow and simplistic in ways that the nature of the book doesn't justify.
Summary: I listened to this book on tape and enjoyed it overall. I confess, I had some issues as I listened to the book as I am apparently in that class of people who actually does enjoy and study history. I found the anecdotes entertaining and overall found the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 22, 2000
Pros: FUN easy to read and great short text.
Cons: May not be for those who want a scholarly approach and body count
Summary: I love this author's series. This one is great fun to read in that originally I was going to pick up one of the more scholarly text, i.e. Shelby Foote. This was much more fun and a quick read. As usual with his series the author not only gets the main ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 16, 2000
Pros: Easy and fun to read
Cons: Slightly erratic Layout
Summary: I first picked up this book because I had to do a term paper on the Civil War. Davis' book quickly became one of my main references. It is a mix of facts, stories, quotes, and summarized timelines. One of the things I like best about this book is that it ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 9, 2000
Pros: Very thorough; full of information that's easy to understand
Cons: None!
Summary: Kenneth C. Davis has done it again. The author of "Don't Know Much About History" and "Don't Know Much About Geography" wins a third time with "Don't Know Much About the Civil War", an entertaining and honest account of the ... read more
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