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| The War Between the States: America's Uncivil War | 
| Author: John J. Dwyer
Creators: George Grant, J. Steven Wilkins, Douglas Wilson, Tom Spencer, John Paul Strain
Publisher: American Vision Press
Category: Book
List Price: $48.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 704321
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 700
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 0976822407
EAN: 9780976822400
ASIN: 0976822407
Publication Date: December 31, 2007
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The War Between the States America's Uncivil War November 10, 2008
John J.Dwyer's book is without a doubt one of the best resource books now available especially for home school types. Well documented, well arranged and well written. I especially appreciate the paintings of John Paul Strain. He is among the best WBTS painters of today. I have recommended this book to many friends who are interested in facts rather than politically correct revisionist falsehoods and out right lies.
Dale Roberts author of Tales of Travis Hawkins McCleod
An American epic January 27, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
John J. Dwyer's highly valuable book is divided into three portions. The first discusses the coming of the War Between the States. Four chapters cover slavery--the way slaves lived, the political problems over slavery, how slavery in the United States compared to slavery in the Bible, etc.--while others cover nullification, secession, tariffs, and nationalism. Dwyer also includes several chapters on the different worldviews of the North and the South (it is here that his Reformed beliefs come out most clearly) in which the effects of the Great Awakenings and Unitarianism on American religion are discussed. Facets on events, documents, and important people add life to "The War Between the States." For example, in one facet parts of a sermon by John Jasper, a black preacher, are printed. Other facets cover the history of secession in America, the Enlightenment belief in a "social contract," and the influence of educator Horace Mann.
The second part of "The War Between the States" concerns the War itself, from its early days to its end at Appomattox. Dwyer keeps the pace moving rather than allowing himself to become bogged down in unnecessary detail. One chapter discusses the religious revivals in the armies, and facets cover such various topics as "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," Cherokee general Stand Watie, martial law in Maryland, federal Christian Oliver O. Howard, and the rules of just war (the ones Sherman, Sheridan, and Quantrill disremembered).
The last section gives an in-depth look at Reconstruction. One of the strengths of Dwyer's book is that he does his utmost to be fair, and this trait thankfully shows in his discussion of Reconstruction. We read about the struggles of Southerners (both black and white) to get on their feet; the corruption of the government after the War; and the various vigilante movements that sprang up. Dwyer, of course, discusses the early Klan (as well as how it differs from the modern day Klan), but he also writes about the Klan's pro-federal counterpart, the Union League. Again, the facets are both diverse and interesting: some document the experience of black leaders, one includes the fiery anti-Radical speech of Benjamin Hill, and another covers the Congressional Minority Report on the Klan.
In the face of all the historical information, Dwyer never fails to remember that history is, after all, a story, and "The War Between the States" creates a sweeping picture in the minds of readers that will not soon be erased.
The "real" story July 22, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
By far the best complete history of the civil war. There were so many interesting facts that were never taught in school. The artist also captivated me with such accurate drawings of the people and horses in the battles. Very highly recommended.
The War revisited April 7, 2006
34 out of 37 found this review helpful
Finally, a general resource on the American Civil War that is not laden with politically correct, revisionist history. Amazing work!
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