As Luck Would Have It: Chance And Coincidence In The Civil War

By Otto Eisenschiml

Book Overview

""As Luck Would Have It: Chance and Coincidence in the Civil War"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Otto Eisenschiml that explores the role of chance and coincidence in the American Civil War. The book examines how seemingly random events and decisions affected the outcome of battles and ultimately shaped the course of the war. Eisenschiml analyzes key moments in the conflict, such as the Battle of Gettysburg and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, to demonstrate how chance played a significant role in the war's outcome. The author also delves into the personal lives of prominent figures, such as General Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant, to illustrate how their own luck and coincidences influenced their actions and decisions. Through careful research and analysis, ""As Luck Would Have It"" offers readers a unique perspective on the Civil War and the unpredictable nature of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163144681
• ISBN13: 9781163144688
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"