The Everything Civil War Book : Everything You Need to Know About the Conflict That Divided a Nation

North against South. Grant versus Lee. Brother against brother. The Civil War split the nation into two warring parties and shaped American history and culture dramatically. This book provides a complete survey of the war’s major events, including: 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of the Civil War’s great leaders The struggle for African-American freedom Military strategy and weaponry Landmark historical documents like the Gettysburg Address A detailed Civil War timeline The heroic—and tragic—stories of the Civil War come alive in this extraordinary retelling, combining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. North against South. Grant versus Lee. Brother against brother. The Civil War split the nation into two warring parties and shaped American history and culture dramatically. This book provides a complete survey of the warÆs major events, including:Profiles of the Civil WarÆs great leadersThe struggle for African-American freedomMilitary strategy and weaponryLandmark historical documents like the Gettysburg AddressA detailed Civil War timelineThe heroicùand tragicùstories of the Civil War come alive in this extraordinary retelling, combining a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. Offers a comprehensive overview of the causes, conflicts, outcomes, and key events and figures of the Civil War