A Civil War

The #1 New York Times–bestselling author and America’s favorite sportswriter brings to life a college football rivalry that’s as fierce as it is legendary.

A Civil War presents college football in its purest form: two teams that play for the love of the game and for the honor of their schools, rather than for money or fame. As John Feinstein follows the Army and Navy football teams through an entire season, he vividly captures the emotions, the strategies, the personalities, and the behind-the-scenes struggles. His book culminates in a play-by-play account of the teams’ dramatic year-end face-off, a game in which a daredevil fourth-down touchdown attempt leads to a startling come-from-behind victory.

“An excellent book ... With Army-Navy, you always get your money’s worth.” —The Wall Street Journal

“A Civil War takes the reader into the locker rooms, hearts, souls and minds of those coaches and players who constitute college football’s purest rivalry.” —Bruce A. Nathan, Associated Press

“Not only entertaining but also inspiring.” —Henry Kisor, Chicago Sun-Times

“Highly readable ... Feinstein is an outstanding chronicler of the game as a game.” —Clay Reynolds, Houston Chronicle

“Compelling ... a fast-paced account full of insights and interesting characters.” —Jim Shea, Hartford Courant

“A winner for everyone who is a fan of college ball.” —Frank Donnini, Newport News

“Feinstein’s best since A Season on the Brink.” —John Markon, Richmond Times-Dispatch