Crossroads of Freedom

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
McPherson, James M.
Crossroads of Freedom : Antietam
/ James M. McPherson
p. cm. — (Pivotal moments in American history)
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
ISBN 0-19-513521-0 — ISBN 0-19-515857-1 (signed ed.)
1. Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862 I. Title. II. Series.

E474.65 .M48 2002 973.7’336—dc21 2002025252

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