“Before the war, it was said 'the United States are.' After the war, it was 'the United States is.' That sums up what the war accomplished.”

— Shelby Foote

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About Shelby Foote

Author • American

Shelby Foote was an American historian and novelist, celebrated for his monumental work, The Civil War: A Narrative. This three-volume masterpiece is renowned for its literary style and comprehensive scope, making a...

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