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Shelby Foote was an American historian and author, renowned for his works on the American Civil War. Born on November 17, 1916, and passing away on June 27, 2005, Foote's writing style was marked by its vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, earning him high regard among scholars and the general public alike.

Famous Shelby Foote Quotes

“North was only a direction indicated by a compass--if a man had one, that is, for otherwise there was no north or south or east or west; there was only the brooding desolation.”

Ifs Men West South East Compass Desolation Brooding

Book:The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 2: Fredericksburg to Meridian

Source: The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 2: Fredericksburg to Meridian

“And I really do think that the difficulty of research makes it more real to you than punching a thing to find out how many men were killed at this particular action.”

Thinking Men Real Action Particular Research Difficulty Punching

Author:Shelby Foote

“A rich man's war and a poor man's fight.”

Men War Fighting Poor Rich Rich Man Poor Man

Book:The Civil War, a Narrative: Fredericksburg to Meridian

Source: The Civil War, a Narrative: Fredericksburg to Meridian

About the Author

Born: November 17, 1916
Died: June 27, 2005
Known for: Historian
Quotes: 59

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Books & Sources

ShilohRelated source material

The Civil War, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to PerryvilleRelated source material

The Civil War, Vol. 2: Fredericksburg to MeridianRelated source material

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Follow Me DownRelated source material

Follow Me Down: A NovelRelated source material

Jordan CountyRelated source material

Jordan County: A Landscape in NarrativeRelated source material

The Beleaguered City: The Vicksburg Campaign, December 1862-July 1863Related source material

The Civil War, Vol. 3: Red River to AppomattoxRelated source material

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