The Civil War : A Narrative

This three-volume work by Shelby Foote provides a detailed and chronological account of the American Civil War. The volumes are titled 'Fort Sumter to Perryville', 'Fredericksburg to Meridian', and 'Red River to Appomattox'.

Foote's narrative includes extensive descriptions of battles, campaigns, and the impacts on both the Union and Confederate sides.

While the book is praised for its descriptive writing and balanced assessments of key figures like Grant, Sherman, and Lee, it has been criticized for its lack of emphasis on the economic and social aspects of the war.

Foote relied primarily on secondary resources and aimed to avoid bias despite his Southern background.