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I'm not sure why Cynthia Bass isn't known as the greatest contemporary historical fiction writer. She definitely is in my book. Her brilliant Maiden Voyage is the greatest fictional account of the sinking of the Titanic. Sherman's March is tied with the brilliant Widow of the South as the greatest Civil War novel. Her novels are both powerful in their literary voice and theme, as well as in their unique perspective on historical events. Sherman's March tells the story behind one of the most infamous events of American history from the perspective of three people: General William Tecumseh Sherman, Nick Whiteman, a captain with a conscience in Sherman's army, and Annie Baker, a Southern widow who has lost everything to the invading Yankee army. The book relates the story behind the creation of the Special Order, Sherman's hatred of both the Southern way of life (both their Romantic ideals of glorious war and slavery) and the war itself. He decides to wage war on civilians in order that they may know the true meaning of war and in order to end the war quickly and with as little loss of life (that is, to wage war on materials rather than people). Nick Whiteman, though, reveals the March from the perspective of the soldier forced to wage war on civilians. But just as much as he is horrified by the new cruel heights of this war, he is equally horrified by the utter cruelty of slavery. Annie reveals the real dangers of waging war in this way: the creation of more cruelty. A refreshing Civil War novel that defends, but doesn't excuse, the worst of the North's behavior and pities the South without letting it escape any blame, taking a truly unique and refreshing perspective. It powerfully portrays history, at once in a deeply personal and human way, and also with an eye to the philosophical, ethical, and historical. Brilliant, amazing, thought-provoking, fascinating novel that I literally couldn't put down. Best novel I've read in a long, long time. Grade: A+


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Sherman March Cynthia Bass 9780553375473 Books Reviews

This tiny little work of historical fiction is amazing. The story of Sherman's march on Atlanta as told by him, an officer, and a Southern lady. Simply a great read. Anyone who is interested in the Civil War will enjoy this book. I agree with the reviewer before me, this book ranks up there with "Killer Angels." I highly recommend this book. It is a short book and reads quite fast.
Cynthia Bass' Sherman's March is historical fiction as it should be well researched and splendidly told. She tells the often repeated story of the Yankee swath of destruction though Georgia through three narrators Sherman himself, a junior Yankee officer, and a Confederate widow who becomes a refugee. For those seeking a pleasurable read, I recommend it. For those seeking a study of the historic March, it can serve as a good primer to introduce readers to the topic. Then, a thorough study of non-fiction works can suffice.
With all my so called "Civil War" knowledge, I never knew it was Sherman who coined the phrase, "war is hell". This is the kind of book that educates you without you even feeling it. It is a first novel which I find usually are really special. This one was great. It's not your typical Civil War book in that there isn't great detail of positions, units, etc. But it gives you a side you rarely see so well written, the everyday person, especially a women, and everyday soldiers. This is a book you will remember for years and recommend to all your friends.
Kristine Dietrich

Stevens 8th block

Sherman's March by Cynthia Bass is a Civil War tale that takes place in the autumn of 1864. The war had come to a standstill. General William Tecumsch Sherman of the Union Army led 60,000 troops from the city of Atlanta, Georgia and marched eastward to the port of Savanna. This tale is told thought the eyes of three people, General Sherman, a solider called Nick, and a civilian called Annie. The reader follows these characters through the (few) twists and turns of the story, through their experiences, and their hardships in the America Civil War. On a scale of 1-10, I would give this book an 8. The history was accurate and the idea was there but the characters were very unrealistic. All of them acted like whining teenagers of today rather that people engaged in a civil war in the late 1800's. Sherman's March is a story that would have been a better read at the late elementary school and early middle school level.

In Sherman's March, the times shaped the individuals. The Civil War was a fight for people, by people, and about people. It was a conflict between slavery and freedom. A period in our country's history where its strength was tested as was its ability to act when it was split in two. During this time, thousands of young men fought and died for what they believed in or for what their families expected. The times brought them to that. For Annie, the death of her husband lead her to seek revenge, The slave saw an opportunity for freedom and risked everything in its quest. The slave owners feared the loss of their fortunes and fought hard to keep that from happening. All had their lives forever changed by a war the outcome of which was uncertain. Sherman's March is a story of unity and of separation where the times shaped the individuals and altered the lives of all who came after.
Love this book. It captures the tension of the time and makes the characters come alive...especially Sherman. A must read for anyone interested in the Civil War.
I'm not sure why Cynthia Bass isn't known as the greatest contemporary historical fiction writer. She definitely is in my book. Her brilliant Maiden Voyage is the greatest fictional account of the sinking of the Titanic. Sherman's March is tied with the brilliant Widow of the South as the greatest Civil War novel. Her novels are both powerful in their literary voice and theme, as well as in their unique perspective on historical events. Sherman's March tells the story behind one of the most infamous events of American history from the perspective of three people General William Tecumseh Sherman, Nick Whiteman, a captain with a conscience in Sherman's army, and Annie Baker, a Southern widow who has lost everything to the invading Yankee army. The book relates the story behind the creation of the Special Order, Sherman's hatred of both the Southern way of life (both their Romantic ideals of glorious war and slavery) and the war itself. He decides to wage war on civilians in order that they may know the true meaning of war and in order to end the war quickly and with as little loss of life (that is, to wage war on materials rather than people). Nick Whiteman, though, reveals the March from the perspective of the soldier forced to wage war on civilians. But just as much as he is horrified by the new cruel heights of this war, he is equally horrified by the utter cruelty of slavery. Annie reveals the real dangers of waging war in this way the creation of more cruelty. A refreshing Civil War novel that defends, but doesn't excuse, the worst of the North's behavior and pities the South without letting it escape any blame, taking a truly unique and refreshing perspective. It powerfully portrays history, at once in a deeply personal and human way, and also with an eye to the philosophical, ethical, and historical. Brilliant, amazing, thought-provoking, fascinating novel that I literally couldn't put down. Best novel I've read in a long, long time. Grade A+