Ways and Means - Roger Lowenstein

 Ways and Means - Roger Lowenstein

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I’m not a big fan of non fiction, but I heard Lowenstein interviewed on NPR and found what he had to say quite interesting so I tried his book in which he outlines the influence of economic strategies on the progress and outcome of the Civil War.  I found it fascinating.  Well written, Lowenstein took what could have been a dry subject and kept my interest throughout.  He explained some complex subjects in a way that made them easily understood.  It is all here…the role of the central government, the differences between what is tolerated in the north and the south, finances, services, taxation. I gained more insight into not only the Civil War era, but also into some of our politics today.  

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguinpress for the DRC

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