"The Civil War in America" by William Howard Russell is a historical work that gives readers a peek into the start of the American Civil War from the viewpoint of a special reporter from London. The writing shows the social and political environment of the United States during this confusing time, paying close attention to the events that led to the Southern states breaking away and the first military fights. The beginning of the journal paints a clear picture of Washington, D.C., and New York City, and then compares their apparent quiet with the growing worry over the coming Civil War, and reflects on the actions and feelings of different people, from politicians to everyday citizens, predicting how they might react to the growing conflict and the possible split of the country. Through his thorough observations, Russell prepares to readers for a deeper look at the war's effects and the ideas behind it.
The Civil War in America Fuller's Modern Age, August 1861
By William Howard Russell
Amidst growing tensions and political maneuvering, a nation stands on the brink of division, as seen through the eyes of a foreign correspondent during the early days of a bitter conflict.
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About the AuthorSir William Howard Russell, was an Irish reporter with The Times, and is considered to have been one of the first modern war correspondents. He spent 22 months covering the Crimean War, including the Siege of Sevastopol and the Charge of the Light Brigade. He later covered events during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the American Civil War, the Austro-Prussian War, and the Franco-Prussian War. His dispatches from Crimea to The Times are regarded as the world's first war correspondence.
Sir William Howard Russell, was an Irish reporter with The Times, and is considered to have been one of the first modern war correspondents. He spent 22 months covering the Crimean War, including the Siege of Sevastopol and the Charge of the Light Brigade. He later covered events during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the American Civil War, the Austro-Prussian War, and the Franco-Prussian War. His dispatches from Crimea to The Times are regarded as the world's first war correspondence.
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