James McPherson chosen book length was perfect. It kept the book on point without being overzealous with the information. The writing was very detailed which help to capture his ideas. The use of the diaries and letters written by the Civil War heroes gave the book more depth and reality. McPherson does not change any of the verbiage from the letters or quotes that he used from the war heroes in his book, which help keep it close to reality. The book is set up, starts at the beginning of the Civil War, and ends up with Lincoln as president. This made the book easier to flow using that method. The Civil War was a turning point in America’s society. We learned a lot as nation from that war. This war tore Americans apart to and brought them back together. McPherson’s book What They Fought For 1861-1865, sheds light on feelings, actions, and events that have not always been brought to light with regard to the Civil War. The uncandid use of the letters and diary help to reveal and give a better understanding of the war through the actual people that lived
James McPherson chosen book length was perfect. It kept the book on point without being overzealous with the information. The writing was very detailed which help to capture his ideas. The use of the diaries and letters written by the Civil War heroes gave the book more depth and reality. McPherson does not change any of the verbiage from the letters or quotes that he used from the war heroes in his book, which help keep it close to reality. The book is set up, starts at the beginning of the Civil War, and ends up with Lincoln as president. This made the book easier to flow using that method. The Civil War was a turning point in America’s society. We learned a lot as nation from that war. This war tore Americans apart to and brought them back together. McPherson’s book What They Fought For 1861-1865, sheds light on feelings, actions, and events that have not always been brought to light with regard to the Civil War. The uncandid use of the letters and diary help to reveal and give a better understanding of the war through the actual people that lived