Abraham Lincoln wondered whether "in a free government the minority have the right to break up the government." Jefferson Davis felt "forced to take up arms" to guarantee his states' rights. McPherson merges the words of these men and other political luminaries, housewives, and soldiers from both armies with his own concise analysis of the war to create a story as compelling as any novel.

In container (17 cm.). Title from container. "Unabridged History"--Container. "With tracks every 3 minutes for easy book marking"--Container. Compact disc.