A book for the history buffs

[LibraryLady]

> The Cause of All Nations: An International History of the American Civil War
> by Don H. Doyle
>
> It is how the war was viewed from outside the US, and influenced
> thinking and politics there.

[GRANDPA]

I will look for that. I'm currently reading "Rebel Yell - The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson" by S.C.Gwynne. Very complex, interesting & idiosyncratic man.

[planosteve]

I might have read it.. Up until I read this review:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Cause-All-Nations-International/product-reviews/0465029671/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

I'm referring to the 2nd review.

[LibraryLady]

Wow, that reader ripped it. but, she did close with this:

If you wish to read an excellent, thorough, well-written treatment of this subject, I recommend "A World on Fire" by Amanda Foreman. Although focused primarily on England, she delves deeply and considers issues in a multifaceted way with insightful understanding of the times, places and people--without the scolding and slant.