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A World on Fire: Britain’s Crucial Role in the American Civil War

Amanda Foreman

Presents a history of the role of British citizens in the American Civil War that offers insight into the interdependencies of both nations and how the Union worked to block diplomatic relations between England and the Confederacy.

HistoryAmerican History · medium confidenceAmerican History81 signalsLlm Classifier: American History -> American HistoryGoogle Books: History -> HistoryKeyword Classifier: American History -> American HistoryAmerican Civil WarSoldiers, Veterans & Combat ExperienceWorld War II

Award History

0 wins · 3 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
Lionel Gelber Prize: International AffairsMajor2012ShortlistSecondary source
National Book Critics Circle Award for NonfictionMajor2011FinalistSecondary source
PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize: Historical Nonfiction2011ShortlistSecondary source
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