A World on Fire
Britain's Crucial Role in the American Civil War
Published on 12. June 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
1040 pages
978-0-375-75696-2 (ISBN)
Description
In this brilliant narrative, Foreman tells the fascinating story of the American Civil War--and the major role played by Britain and its citizens in that epic struggle. Foreman reveals the decisions, personal triumphs, and sacrifices that ultimately led to the reunification of America.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
MAPS, ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT 2 16-PP B/W PHOTO INSERTS
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 53 mm
Weight
1091 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-375-75696-2 (9780375756962)
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Amanda Foreman is a Visiting Research Fellow at Queen Mary, University of London. She won the Whitbread Prize for Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire, which was adapted for the screen as The Duchess. Educated as an undergraduate at Sarah Lawrence College and with master's and doctorate degrees in history from Oxford University, she is now married with five children and lives in New York.