The March: A Novel      1st Edition,

The March: A Novel 1st Edition,

by E.L. Doctorow

4.3 (1,398)

4.3 stars from 1,398 reviews. Top 86% of Historical Fiction books we track.

384 pages~6.4 hr readPublished by Random HousePublished 2005-09-20

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  • You appreciate historical fiction that treats major events as intimate human experiences rather than heroic narratives.
  • You want dense, literary prose that rewards close reading and reveals new layers on second thoughts.
  • You're drawn to stories about displacement, survival, and how ordinary people navigate extraordinary upheaval.

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  • You prefer straightforward, linear storytelling with clear heroes and villains.
  • You're looking for a fast-paced plot that moves readers quickly from beginning to end.
  • You want a traditional biography of Sherman or a conventional war novel.

About this book

In 1864, Union general William Tecumseh Sherman led sixty thousand troops through Georgia toward the sea, then continued into the Carolinas. The army engaged Confederate forces, destroyed cities, and was followed by a growing population of freed blacks and white refugees. This accumulating group created a transient existence of displaced people alongside the advancing military force. Doctorow transforms this historical march into a floating world and nomadic consciousness, presenting the event as an unforgettable reading experience with relevance to contemporary times.

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