Author: Howard Brinkley
Series: History Shorts #4
Narrator: Jason Sullivan
Unabridged: 1 hr 26 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Published: 07/09/2021
Genre: History - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)
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Spies! Treason! Conspiracy! The American Civil War? Civil War spying had all the ingredients of a modern spy movie--just replaces gadgets with Saber's and Colt's.
This book looks at the incredible history of espionage in the Civil War. With a gripping narrative, this book will read more like a John le Carre spy novel than a history book.
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Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers. Since the war's start over 150 years ago, the battles have been subjected to endless debat...
Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers. Since the war's start over 150 years ago, the battles have been subjected to endless debate...
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