A Rising Thunder: From Lincoln's Election to the Battle of Bull Run : An Eyewitness History
Worth buying if: You are looking for real events explained without too much jargon.
Skip it if: You need a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
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Summary
The listing describes A Rising Thunder: From Lincoln's Election to the Battle of Bull Run : An Eyewitness History by Richard Wheeler as a history book that adds background to its subject. The copy shown here is 1995 • Harpercollins • 432 pages.
Why this book now
More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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- You are looking for real events explained without too much jargon.
- You need an approachable way into the subject.
- If you respond to slow-burn tension, short, intense scenes concentrate emotional weight, giving the novel a taut, cinematic feel.
- You need a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
- You are looking for expert-level detail above everything else.
- If you dislike unreliable narrators, political maneuvering and power dynamics are central, not just background color.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780060926120
Worth buying if: You are looking for real events explained without too much jargon.
Skip it if: You need a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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What stands out here
This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780060926120
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