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James M. McPherson

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James M. McPherson, born on October 11, 1936, is an American historian known for his work on the Civil War. He is the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for History, awarded in 1989 for his book Battle Cry of Freedom. His scholarly focus has centered on the American Civil War, and his work is recognized as a significant contribution to the field of historical study.

Born
1936
Known for
Oxford History of the United States

Series by James M. McPherson

Oxford History of the United States

6 books in order · 1988–2007

  1. Battle Cry of Freedom

    1988 · James M. McPherson

    Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era is a 1988 non-fiction book written by James M. McPherson. It is the sixth volume in the Oxford History of…

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    Freedom from fear

    1999 · David M. Kennedy

    Between 1929 and 1945, the American people faced the Great Depression and World War II. Freedom from Fear by David M. Kennedy explores how Americans…

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  3. Cover of The American People in World War II
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    Restless giant

    2005 · James T. Patterson

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    What Hath God Wrought

    2007 · Daniel Walker Howe

    A social and political history of the United States covering the period from the end of the War of 1812 to the end of the Mexican-American War. The…

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  6. The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763–1789

    Year unknown · Robert Middlekauff

    The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789 is a 1982 nonfiction history book by American historian Robert Middlekauff. It covers the…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Ordeal by Fire
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  2. Cover of The Negro's Civil War
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How many books has James M. McPherson written?

We list 3 books by James M. McPherson across 1 series, published between 1965–2007 — each shown in full reading order.

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