Battle cry of freedom argues that the bloody clash at. Crossroads of freedomthe illustrated battle cry of freedom book. An appropriate selection for the publishers pivotal moments in american history series, this pithy monograph by mcpherson history, princeton. Crossroads to freedom tells of her struggle against communism and her eventual freedom to come to the u. Amazingly, one of those freedom seekers would walk all the way from augusta, ga. The pulitzer prizewinning author of battle cry of freedom and many other awardwinning books, james m. The battle that changed the course of the civil war, by james m. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. The battle of antietam, fought on september 17, 1862, was the bloodiest single day in american history, with more than 6,000 soldiers killedfour times the number lost on dday, and twice the number killed in the september 11th terrorist attacks. Now, in this collection of provocative and illuminating essays, mcpherson offers fresh insight into many of the most enduring questions about one of the.
Analysis of the book crossroads of freedom by james m. Crossroads of freedomthe illustrated battle cry of freedom. In crossroads of freedom he revisits the battle of antietamthe bloodiest single day in american history. The bloodiest day in united states history was september 17, 1862, when, during the civil war battle at antietam, close to 6,500 soldiers were killed or mortally. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. As mcpherson shows, by september 1862 the survival of the united states was in doubt. In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. Larkin, boston globe, historian james mcpherson is a national treasure, and crossroads of freedom is his latest gem. Mcpherson this mighty scourge, perspectives on the civil war, part 1 duration. This book is subtitled the battle that changed the course of the civil war and mcpherson sets out to diligently prove his case. Mcpherson aired his ideas about antietams importance in his 1988 bestseller, battle cry of freedom. In these interviews members of the memphis community discuss a range of topics including stax records, the civil rights movement, the life and assassination of dr.
Jan 01, 2002 earlier in the book, i was tempted to give this 4 stars, but as the book raced as in whoosh to an end, i simply felt way too much ground was being covered in too short a space 156 pages, excluding endnotes, etc. I read and enjoyed it a few years ago, but have now just reread it as part of the lets talk about it. The rhodes college crossroads to freedom collection can be found at. Mcpherson readers familiar with james mcpherson as a military historian 1 are aware of the fact that there are at least two different sorts of works that he delivers as a historianeither short and incisive essays based largely. Making sense of the american civil war series i have mentioned here before. The battle of antietam, fought on september17, 1862 was one of the many bloody but indecisive battles that was so characteristic of the civil war.
Crossroads is a new youtube channel from the epoch times, focused on discussions about the major junctures of the worldfrom breaking news, to ideology, cult. James mcphersons crossroads of freedom james mcphersons book, crossroads of freedom is a war account of the battle in antietam, deemed to be the most violent, bloodiest day in american history. The battle that changed the course of the civil war. That james mcpherson would choose to devote an entire book to this battle is a. Especially meaningful for the student of history and world war ii. Collection of oral histories conducted or filmed by the crossroads to freedom team of rhodes college. Mcpherson the great historian james mcpherson presents his account of antietam, the savage civil war battle that made the freeing of the slaves. The pendulum of war on december 20th, 1860, south carolina was the first southern state to secede from the union. In a concise narrative, mcpherson takes readers through the events.
Haring prize for the most outstanding book on latin american historywalter fraga charts these slaves daily lives and recounts their struggle to make a future for themselves following slaverys abolition in 1888. Mcpherson, paints a masterful account of this pivotal battle, the events that led up to it, and its aftermath. If you could sum up crossroads to freedom in three words, what would they be. There are hundreds of books that talk about wars in america, and a few of them have already talked about antietam. Mcpherson to argue why the battle of antietam was the battle. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
In crossroads of freedom, americas most eminent civil war historian, james m. James mcphersons crossroads of freedom essay example. Crossroads of freedom ebook by walter fraga rakuten kobo. Crossroads of freedom became one of those rare books. The fugitive had no idea that the details of his 1,000 mile trek would be immortalized in notes kept by another conductor who corresponded with rev. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It signals great reading in the entire pivotal moments in american history series. Overriding evidence regarding mcclellands murderous ego. Antietam 1862, and a history of the american civil war for children, fields of fury. In crossroads of freedom, americas most eminent civil war. Pete has the amazing spiritual gift to couple bible truth and sound psychological principles in therapy. Historian james mcpherson is a national treasure, and crossroads of freedom is his latest gem.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. What was one of the most memorable moments of crossroads to freedom. Mcpherson tells the story of the battle of antietam the turning point of the whole civil war, and the bloodiest day in american history. There are hundreds of books that talk about wars in america, and a. James mcpherson, pulitzer prize winning author of battle cry of freedom, has delivered another sweeping classic on civil war history. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The civil war era 1988, but the graceful prose end page 194 flawless arguments that distinguish crossroads of freedom make these ideas well worth revisiting. In this new translation of crossroads of freedomwhich won the 2011 clarence h. The underground railroad in jackson county hass, linda on. Jun 02, 2004 mcpherson aired his ideas about antietams importance in his 1988 bestseller, battle cry of freedom. Our freedom ministry gives you tools to be free of the past and so that you can experience intimacy with god and live a life of true freedom. Antietam pivotal moments in american history view larger image.
Would you listen to another book narrated by nelson runger. Pete kuiper clearly explains the lifetransformational, bibleandpsychology based principles and practices that god used to help me and my wife, lydia, at crossroads counseling of the rockies. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. This is an ideal study for undergraduates and other students. Mcpherson is americas preeminent civil war historian. Readers familiar with james mcpherson as a military historian 1 are aware of the fact that there are at least two different sorts of works that he delivers as a historianeither short and incisive essays based largely on his prolific reading or longer narrative works. Earlier in the book, i was tempted to give this 4 stars, but as the book raced as in whoosh to an end, i simply felt way too much ground was being covered in too short a space 156 pages, excluding endnotes, etc. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Please see below for specific collections with links to each resource.
James mcpherson talked about his book, crossroads of freedom. Discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and. Antietam pivotal moments in american history 978019552 by mcpherson, james m. By 1870 the sugar plantations of the reconcavo region in bahia, brazil, held at least seventy thousand slaves, making it. The battle of antietam, fought on september 17, 1862, was th. Best of all, if after reading an ebook, you buy a paper version of crossroads of freedom. Vivid, elegantly written, and superbly rendered, this slender volume brings the momentous events surrounding the fateful battle of antietam to life as never before. Crossroads of freedom is a small but valuable gem thatsimilarly teaches and entertains. Crossroads to freedom by riaan engelbrecht this volume of work explains in simple terms the journey of following, and how this journey is wonderful, glorious and blessed as we seek to embrace the lords gift of salvation, redemption and hope. Mcpherson this mighty scourge, perspectives on the civil war, part 1. Read crossroads of freedom slaves and freed people in bahia, brazil, 18701910 by walter fraga available from rakuten kobo. Jun 29, 2019 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In 2002, he published both a scholarly book, crossroads of freedom.
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