National Book Award Non Fiction Winner
A Stillness at Appomattox
by Bruce Catton
Summary
The final volume of a trilogy on the Army of the Potomac, this book provides a vivid, human-centered account of the final year of the American Civil War. It is celebrated for its narrative drive and emotional resonance.
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Historical Context & Significance
Catton was a pioneer of "popular history," using his background as a journalist to make the Civil War feel immediate and visceral to a modern audience.