Everything Civil War Book Everything You Need to Know About the War That Divided the Nation

Capture the drama of the War Between the States North against South. Grant versus Lee. Brother against brother. The American Civil War split the nation into two warring parties and shaped American history and culture more dramatically than any other experience in our nation's history. The EverythingR Civil War Book provides a complete survey of the Civil War's major events-from the first shots at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox-as well as a thorough explanation of the social, economic, and political factors that led to the conflict. Includes: * Profiles of the Civil War's great leaders * The struggle for African-American freedom * Military strategy and weaponry * Landmark historical documents like the Gettysburg Address * A detailed Civil War timeline The heroic-and tragic-stories of the Civil War come alive in this extraordinary retelling, combining a compelling historical commentary with fascinating insights into the most prominent characters of that era.Vaughan, Donald is the author of 'Everything Civil War Book Everything You Need to Know About the War That Divided the Nation' with ISBN 9781580623667 and ISBN 1580623662.