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The Civil War in the American West

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A history of the Civil War as it was fought in the West discusses the Indian uprising in Minnesota, the campaigns the North lost in Western Louisiana and Texas, the war against the Native Americans on the Western plains, and more

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This definitive history, the first comprehensive examination of the Civil War as it was fought west of the Mississippi, is also a fine account of the 1861-1865 Indian wars that drew thousands of Union troops away from the main Eastern theaters. Josephy ( The Patriot Chiefs ) describes the Confederate defeat at Pea Ridge, Ark., in 1862, the Union victory in '63 over Texas troops at Glorieta, N.M. (the "Gettysburg of the West"), the '63 raid on Lawrence, Kans., led by Confederate William Quantrill, and the unsuccessful Union expedition up the Red River in '64. As Federal forces gained the upper hand, the conflict turned into an aggressive war against the Indians. Josephy describes how President Lincoln sent Gen. John Pope to suppress the Sioux Uprising in Minnesota and the Dakotas, and such various ensuing massacres as the slaughter of Cheyenne and Arapaho men, women and children at Sand Creek, Colo., in 1865. BOMC and History Book Club alternates.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Josephy has attempted the first one-volume integration of various aspects of the Civil War in the West, "the western fringe of the Mississippi Valley to the Pacific." He has largely succeeded, though some may quibble with his omission of the early struggle in Missouri. Several of the campaigns, such as Sib ley's New Mexican, Bank's Red River, and the Pea Ridge campaign have gener ated a large literature of their own. They are now linked with little-noticed, but horrific Indian campaigns that destroyed more tribes and seized more land than any others. Immensely readable and well documented, The Civil War in the Amer ican West will serve a wide range of readers as a more than adequate introduction to a vast, frequently overlooked theater of the war. BOMC and History Book Club alternates.
- Thomas E. Schott, Office of History, 17th Air Force, Sembach, Germany
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The "other" war

E.H.P. · May 4, 2014

The Civil War in the West was largely overlooked by historians, since it was not where the decisive battles were fought. But there were battles in the West, nonetheless, with many casualties, often American Indians caught in the middle.Josephy (1915-2005) tells a rich, exhaustively researched story in an engaging, readable style, coming from a prominent journalist turned historian. (Google Alvin M. Josephy Jr. for your amazement, or read his autobiography "A Walk Toward Oregon," 2000.) He had many lives, in some of which, he risked losing his. He waded ashore with the first landing on Guam in WWII, talking into a recorder all the way in and during days dug-in and pinned down by Japanese fire on the beach.He was no armchair academician; for his books he traveled extensively to find primary sources neglected or forgotten by many historians. He published this book at age 85, after he had researched many of his books treating the West and "knew the territory" in terms of obscure sources.At about midlife, he discovered the story, told by a Nez Perce he met on the street while waiting for an associate in a meeting. That began his career as an historian and advocate for the American Indian (including founding director of the Smithsonian's Museum of the American Indian.)Other reviewers have amply covered the book, itself. I believe some sense of the author's extensive background will enhance the appreciation of the book.(I was a member of the small planning group that initiated the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, opened in January 2013 in Joseph, OR (named for the older Chief Joseph). The Center houses Josephy's books and many of his articles and papers and is a venue for art shows, music and performing arts, in addition to classes and discussion groups. Joseph is "at the end of the road" in NE Oregon, a revitalized Western city frequented by tourists for many events in town and adventures in the wilderness.)

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and easy to read book on a not well known subject

M.C. · February 28, 2015

Well written and easy to read book on a not well known subject. The author does a great job of presenting the root causes of the war from the western perspective and all that followed.

4.0 out of 5 stars A true guide to the western theatre

J.C. · December 7, 2010

I originally purchased this book to add to my collection of books on the American Civil War in the Southwest (Arizona and New Mexico). However, I discovered that was less than a quarter of the book - and perhaps not as in depth as other coverage of the matter. Even after this disapointment however, I was in for a treat.The real meat of the book covers the Indian battles in Minnesota, Louisiana, Utah, Kansas, etc. It even covers Pea Ridge. So you end up with a spectacular companion to Colton's Civil War in the Southwest - as this book covers much of the smaller outlaying battles in the American Civil War between the New Mexico Territory and the west bank of the Mississippi River.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

R.L.M.L. · August 9, 2018

Good for Civil War research.

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P.H. · May 17, 2018

As described. Thanks!

5.0 out of 5 stars On time. As described.

J. · January 6, 2016

On time. As described.

4.0 out of 5 stars Broaden your information on the impact of the Civil War

j. · April 10, 2015

This covers an area of the US that gets little attention in history books. Read it if you want to know just how widespread the impact of the war was on the USA.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

i. · July 3, 2014

Interesting subject matter, worth reading

Superb

D. · June 5, 2016

Good and fair account.

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