What inspired Shelby Foote to dedicate so much of his life to telling the Civil War story?
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What inspired Shelby Foote to dedicate so much of his life to telling the Civil War story?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed during the detailed military strategies, or was that necessary for the depth?
How did the author decide which perspectives to include when recounting events — was it based on available sources or a conscious choice?