In The Dominion of Providence, Witherspoon shows how God rules the world in righteousness, managing even the violence and wickedness of men for His glory. In this influential sermon preached in 1776, Witherspoon calls his hearers to defend their liberties and fulfil their civil duties in humble submission to the wisdom, justice, and goodness of God.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.John Witherspoon’s Lectures on Moral Philosophy, delivered at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), stands as a foundational text in American moral and political thought. As a signer of the Declaration of Independence and influential teacher of James Madison, the Scottish-born Presbyterian minister and philosopher presented a conscience-centered system of ethics rooted in natural law, virtue, duty, and the align...

One of the most important Confederate generals, Joseph Wheeler fought initially in the Western campaigns. He was recognized for fighting well at Shiloh and Wheeler burned the bridges over the Tuscumbia River to cover the Confederate withdrawal at the Battle of Corinth.Starting Confederate service as a lieutenant, he was quickly promoted, wounded twice, and finally promoted to major-general. This book covers in detail his campaigns with the Army of Tennessee.He has the disti...

Human life is conducted within a network of social relations, social groups, and societies. Grasping the implications of that fact starts with understanding social metaphysics. Social metaphysics provides a foundation for social theory, as well as for social epistemology, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, action theory, ethics, and political philosophy. This volume will interest anyone concerned with mind, action, or the foundations of social theory.Socializing Metaph...

A main selection in History Book-of-the-Month Club and alternate selection in Military Book-of-the-Month Club. In the spring of 1862, many Americans still believed that the Civil War, "would be over by Christmas." The previous summer in Virginia, Bull Run, with nearly 5,000 casualties, had been shocking, but suddenly came word from a far away place in the wildernesses of Southwest Tennessee of an appalling battle costing 23,000 casualties, most of them during a single day. It was more than...

In July 1883, just a few days after the twentieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, a group of editors at The Century Magazine engaged in a lively argument: Which Civil War battle was the bloodiest battle of them all? One claimed it was Chickamauga, another Cold Harbor. The argument inspired a brainstorm: Why not let the magazine’s 125,000 readers in on the conversation by offering “a series of papers on some of the great battles of the war to be written by officers in comm...

William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 - February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator and author. He served as a General in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-65), for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the "scorched earth" policies that he implemented in conducting total war against the Confederate States. (courtesy of wikipedia.com) Contents: Preface To The Secon...

"From Fort Henry to Corinth" by M. F. Force is a compelling narrative that chronicles the experiences of soldiers during the American Civil War. The author, drawing from personal accounts and historical records, provides a vivid depiction of the battles and strategies employed in the Western Theater. The book captures the intensity of warfare, the challenges faced by the Union and Confederate forces, and the impact of leadership decisions on the outcomes of key engagements. Force's writing...

A dramatic account of Ulysses S Grant's epic victory on the Mississippi, featuring maps and illustrations throughout.The 1863 Vicksburg campaign was to prove decisive to the outcome of the American Civil War. Known as the 'Gibraltar of the West', Vicksburg was the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River. In a masterly campaign Grant used riverboats and steamers to land his army south of the city. He then defeated the armies of Generals 'Joe' Johnston a...

The revised and updated groundbreaking study of the most extensive military operation of the Civil War—from the author of Bloody Roads South.The Petersburg campaign began on June 9, 1864, and ended on April 3, 1865, when Federal troops at last entered the city. It was the longest and most costly siege ever to take place on North American soil, yet it has been overshadowed by other actions that occurred at the same time period, most notably Sherman's famous ...

The Civil War Through the Camera by Henry William Elson (1857-1935). Hundreds of Vivid Photographs actually Taken in Civil War Times. Includes Sixteen Reproductions in Color of Famous War Paintings.A Complete Illustrated History of the Civil War. first published in 16 booklets, complete from 1861 to 1865.From bombardment of Fort Sumter to the Union Cavalry's triumphant victory parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, here is America's bloodiest and most dramatic struggle captured f...

Sixty years ago today the guns that thundered round Fort Sumter began the third and greatest modern civil war fought by English-speaking people. This war was quite as full of politics as were the Other two--the War of the American Revolution and that of Puritan and Cavalier. But, though the present Chronicle never ignores the vital correlations between statesmen and commanders, it is a book of warriors, through and through. I gratefully acknowledge the indispensable assistance of Colonel G...