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edited by James M. McPherson and William J. Cooper, Jr.
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"The distinction of the editors is matched by the distinction of the contributors of the twelve essays in the volume; their names read like a roster of the current leading figures in the field."—Times Literary Supplement
"The twelve essays in this volume fill a real void in providing a polished, up-to-date assessment of the historiography on that terrible conflict."—Virginia Magazine
"All of these essays are worthwhile; several are exceptional in that they contain substantive data and the essayists' insights with respect to their subjects."—American Historical Review
"Writing the Civil War is a substantial contribution to American historiography, and every Civil War historian should consult it."—The North Carolina Historical Review
"This book is a treasure trove of analysis and suggestions for further research. It should be read and re-read by all students of the war."—The Civil War News
"a valuable survey of the state of the literature and a necessary volume for any scholar who works in nineteenth-century American history."—The Journal of American History
"I was fascinated by this superb collection, which not merely summarizes the vast literature on disputed points concerning the Civil War but also offers new insights and suggestions for further research. Every student of the Civil War must have Writing the Civil War in his library."—David Herbert Donald
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