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A century and a half later, the Civil War still resonates with all Americans. NPR captures the battlefield action, the human struggle, and the moral dilemmas of the war that pitted brother against brother, and family against family. From battlefield heroics to heart-wrenching letters home and in-dep...

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Corporate Authors: National Public Radio (U.S.)
HighBridge Audio (Firm)
Other Authors: Conan, Neal
Foote, Shelby
Doctorow, E. L., 1931-2015
Waterston, Sam
Holbrook, Hal
Stamberg, Susan, 1938-
McPherson, James M.
Horwitz, Tony, 1958-2019
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : [Minneapolis, Minn.] : NPR ; HighBridge, [2011], ℗2011.
Series:American chronicles (National Public Radio (U.S.))
Subjects:
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865.
Radio programs.
Audiobooks.
Genre:
Radio programs.
Audiobooks.
Physical Description:3 audio discs (3 hr.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:
NPR American chronicles.
Format: CD Audio
Description
Summary:
A century and a half later, the Civil War still resonates with all Americans. NPR captures the battlefield action, the human struggle, and the moral dilemmas of the war that pitted brother against brother, and family against family. From battlefield heroics to heart-wrenching letters home and in-depth profiles of complex characters, this outstanding soundscape is moving and enlightening. Includes expert commentary, gripping stories, and unforgettable voices.
Note:Selections originally broadcast on NPR between Sept. 17, 1988 and Jan. 9, 2011.
Compact discs.
Sound recording.
Call Number:E456 .N77 2011 Audiodisc
Playing Time:03:00:00
ISBN:9781611742534 :
1611742536
9781611743951 (library ed.) :
1611743958 (library ed.)
Participant or Performer:
Host, Neal Conan ; participants, Shelby Foote, E.L. Doctorow, Sam Waterson, Hal Holbrook, Susan Stamberg, James McPherson, Tony Horwitz, and others.