The Brothers' War

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The Brothers' War

by John C. (John Calvin) Reed

EN·~14 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total

THE BROTHERS’ WAR

0:19

PREFACE

18:22

CHAPTER I

1:03:10

CHAPTER II

16:46

CHAPTER III

9:56

CHAPTER IV

19:42

CHAPTER V

38:52

CHAPTER VI

15:19

CHAPTER VII

1:05:37

CHAPTER VIII

56:20
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Description

A thoughtful exploration of America’s “brother’s war,” this work delves into the deep‑seated causes and far‑reaching consequences of the conflict that split the nation. Drawing on speeches, essays, and the reflections of prominent Southern figures, the author examines how debates over slavery, economics, and regional identity fueled the bloodshed, while also highlighting the earnest attempts at reconciliation that followed.

The narrative invites listeners to hear both sides of the post‑war dialogue, presenting the South’s struggle to reconcile its past with a rapidly changing nation. By weaving together historical documents, personal testimonies, and contemporary commentary, the book offers a nuanced portrait of a country striving to heal its wounds and understand the lingering tensions that still shape its identity today.

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Language

en

Duration

~14 hours (850K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jana Srna, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Release date

Oct 31, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John C. (John Calvin) Reed

John C. (John Calvin) Reed

1836–1910

A Princeton-educated lawyer, Confederate veteran, and later Atlanta city councilman, he wrote about both courtroom practice and the Civil War. His best-known book, The Brothers' War, reflects the strong sectional views of a Southern memoirist writing decades after the conflict.

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