The Civil War.
(CD Audiobook)

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[Minneapolis, Minn.] : HighBridge, [2011].
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CD Audiobook
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3 sound discs (3 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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A century and a half later, the Civil War still resonates with all Americans. NPR captures the battlefield action, the human struggle, and the moral dilemmas of the war that pitted brother against brother, and family against family. From battlefield heroics to heart-wrenching letters home and in-depth profiles of complex characters, this outstanding soundscape is moving and enlightening. Includes expert commentary, gripping stories, and unforgettable voices.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781611742534, 1611742536
UPC:
9781611742534

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General Note
Selections originally broadcast between Sept. 17, 1988 and Jan. 9, 2011.
General Note
Compact disc.
Participants/Performers
Host, Neal Conan ; participants, Neal Cohen, Shelby Foote, E.L. Doctorow, Sam Waterson, Hal Holbrook, Susan Stamberg, James McPherson, Tony Horwitz.
Description
A century and a half later, the Civil War still resonates with all Americans. NPR captures the battlefield action, the human struggle, and the moral dilemmas of the war that pitted brother against brother, and family against family. From battlefield heroics to heart-wrenching letters home and in-depth profiles of complex characters, this outstanding soundscape is moving and enlightening. Includes expert commentary, gripping stories, and unforgettable voices.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Conan, N. (2011). The Civil War. HighBridge.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Conan, Neal. 2011. The Civil War. HighBridge.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Conan, Neal, The Civil War. HighBridge, 2011.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Conan, Neal. The Civil War. HighBridge, 2011.

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