Manassas A Battlefield Guide
Manassas A Battlefield Guide by Ethan S. Rafuse, published by U of Nebraska Press in May 2014, is an illustrated volume comprising 252 pages in English. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of the significant battles that took place at Manassas, which were pivotal in the Civil War. Rafuse provides a well-organized account of both the July 1861 and August 1862 battles, detailing their impact on the war’s trajectory and the military strategies employed by both sides.
Readers will find expert analysis and precise directions for exploring the battlefields, making it suitable for both armchair travelers and those visiting the sites in person. The book includes lucid narratives that enhance understanding of the events, terrain, and key figures involved in these crucial campaigns. Covering topics related to Civil War history and travel in the South, this guide serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the historical significance of the Manassas battlefields.
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This volume is the essential guide to the Manassas battlefields, site of two of the Civil War’s critical campaigns. Ethan S. Rafuse, a distinguished scholar of the Civil War, provides a clearly organized, thorough, and uniquely insightful account of both campaigns, along with expert analysis and precise directions for armchair traveler and battlefield visitor alike.
The July 1861 Battle of First Manassas and the August 1862 Battle of Second Manassas unequivocally influenced the course and outcome of the Civil War. The first battle dealt a decisive blow to hopes that the inexperienced armies of the North and the South could bring about a quick military resolution of the secession crisis. The second battle was the climactic engagement of a spectacular campaign that carried the war to the outskirts of Washington DC and marked the coming of age of Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Manassas: A Battlefield Guide presents readers with a clear, convenient guide to the sites in northern and central Virginia that shaped the course and outcome of these campaigns. Lucid, concise narratives give readers a better understanding of the events that took place on these battlefields and of the terrain, personalities, and decisions that shaped them.
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