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Book SynopsisA magisterial work by a veteran historian,
The Early Morning of War blends narrative and analysis to convey the full scope of the campaign of First Bull Run - its drama and suspense as well as its practical and tactical underpinnings and ramifications.
Trade ReviewIn this book, Edward Longacre has applied his considerable skills as a biographer to a vivid piece of American history, injecting humanity and fresh insight to the story of the Civil War's first major battle. Practicing the lost art of personification and characterization with both flourish and wisdom, Longacre makes the players in this immense drama live anew."" - John Hennessy, author of
Return to Bull Run: The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas""Extensively researched and full of fresh insights and information, Edward G. Longacre's finely crafted
Early Morning of War offers a remarkably thorough, highly readable account of the men and events that shaped the course of the first great campaign of the American Civil War."" - Ethan S. Rafuse, author of
McClellan's War: The Failure of Moderation in the Struggle for the Union and
Manassas: A Battlefield Guide
