Cet auteur fut une figure littéraire marquante dont les œuvres se sont penchées en profondeur sur des événements historiques, en particulier sur l'ère de la guerre de Sécession américaine. Fort de ses vastes connaissances acquises grâce à sa participation active au conflit et à sa carrière politique ultérieure, il a examiné méticuleusement les stratégies militaires et les occurrences clés. Son écriture se caractérisait par sa précision et sa profondeur, offrant aux lecteurs des aperçus pénétrants sur des moments cruciaux de l'histoire américaine. Son héritage littéraire réside dans la documentation et l'interprétation minutieuses de ces expériences formatrices.
The March to the Sea: Franklin and Nashville offers a detailed study of the battles that took place in Tennessee during the Civil War, from the Union's initial advance on Franklin to their eventual capture of Nashville. Jacob Dolson Cox provides a thorough analysis of the strategies and tactics employed by both sides, as well as an insightful look into the experiences of the soldiers on the ground.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Reproduction of the original: Military Reminiscences of the Civil War by Jacob Dolson Cox
This is a comprehensive history of the city of Atlanta, Georgia, from its founding in the 1830s to its destruction during the Civil War and subsequent reconstruction. The book covers the major political, economic, and social developments of the city, including its role as a center of trade and commerce, its involvement in the Civil War, and its emergence as a major urban center in the 20th century.