The Civil War at Sea

This work provides an assessment of the crucial roles played by the Union and Confederate navies in the Civil War.

From Craig Symonds, author of the 2009 Lincoln Prize award-winner Lincoln and His Admirals, comes a fascinating look at the era when American naval power came of age. Thoroughly researched and excitingly written, it brings to light a wealth of new information on a pivotal aspect of the Civil War.

The Civil War at Sea covers navies on both sides of the conflict, examining key issues such as the impact of emergent technologies, the effectiveness of the Union's ambitious strategy of blockading, the odyssey of Confederate commerce raiders, the role of naval forces on the western rivers, and the difficulty of conducting combined sea and ground operations against the major Southern port cities. For Civil War buffs, fans of military and technological history, and other interested readers, it is insightful, essential reading.

Author: Craig Symonds
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 08/01/2009
Pages: 212
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780275990848

Review Citation(s):
Choice 01/01/2010
Booklist 02/15/2010 pg. 21
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2009 pg. 71

About the Author

Craig L. Symonds is professor emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, and the author of 11 previous books on the Civil War and naval history, including the Lincoln-Prize-winning Lincoln and His Admirals.