McClellan's war : the failure of moderation in the struggle for the Union / Ethan S. Rafuse.

Contents "Traditions and associations . . . were all on the side of the old Whig Party" -- "I can do as well as anyone in both my studies and my military duties" -- Political realignment -- "A strong Democrat of the Stephen A. Douglas school" -- To kill secession -- "A new and strange position" -- Supreme command -- "You have no idea of the pressure brought to bear here" -- "What do you think of the science of generalship?" -- The Peninsula campaign -- "I do not like the . . . turn that affairs are taking" -- "He has acted badly" -- "To meet the necessities of the moment" -- "The most terrible battle" -- "It is my duty to submit to the presdt's proclamation & quietly continue doing my duty" -- The last campaign.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 489-508) and index.
LCCN 2004019202
ISBN0253345324 (cloth : alk. paper)

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