Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam
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Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam is a historical study by Civil War scholar James M. McPherson that examines the Battle of Antietam as a pivotal turning point in American history.
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| instanceOf |
book
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history book ⓘ |
| argues |
Battle of Antietam discouraged European recognition of the Confederacy
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Battle of Antietam enabled Abraham Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation ⓘ |
| author | James M. McPherson NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describesAs | turning point in American history ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
Antietam as crossroads of freedom and slavery
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contingency in historical outcomes ⓘ |
| eventDateCovered | September 17, 1862 ⓘ |
| examines |
diplomatic consequences of the Battle of Antietam
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political consequences of the Battle of Antietam ⓘ social consequences of the Battle of Antietam ⓘ strategic significance of the Battle of Antietam ⓘ |
| field |
American historiography
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Civil War studies ⓘ |
| focusesOnEvent | Battle of Antietam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
military history
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political history ⓘ |
| historianDescribed | James M. McPherson NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in the Civil War
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students of American history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| partOfSeries | Oxford University Press Pivotal Moments in American History series NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| perspective |
Union and Confederate military strategy
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civilian impact of the Battle of Antietam ⓘ |
| placesEventWithin |
broader context of American political development
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broader context of world history ⓘ |
| publisher | Oxford University Press ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Battle Cry of Freedom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
American Civil War
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Battle of Antietam NERFINISHED ⓘ United States history ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
1862
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American Civil War era ⓘ |
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