The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War: The best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal top ten rankings of the Civil War (History Buff's Guides)

"The single best kickoff to the American Civil War...I can't imagine a better guide for any of us, whether student or scholar." -Robert Hicks author of the __New York Times__ bestselling novel __The Widow of the South__ "A detailed and enjoyable set of facts and stories that will engage every reader from the newest initiate to the Civil War saga to the most experienced historian. This book is a must have for any Civil War reading collection." - James Lewis, Park Ranger at Stones River National Battlefield **__Do You Think You Know the Civil War?__** __The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War__ clears the powder smoke surrounding the war that changed America forever. What were the best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal aspects of the conflict? With over thirty annotated top ten lists and unexpected new findings, author Thomas R. Flagel will have you debating the most intriguing questions of the Civil War in no time. From the top ten causes of the war to the top ten bloodiest battles, this invaluable guide to the great war between the states will delight and inform you about one of the most crucial periods in American history. The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War clears the powder smoke surrounding the war that changed America forever. what were the best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal aspects of the conflict? With over thirty annotated top ten lists and unexpected new findings, author Thomas R. Flagel will have you debating the most intriguing question of the Civil War in no time. for the top ten causes of the war to the top ten bloodiest battles, this invaluable guide to the great war between the states will delight and inform you about one of the most crucial periods in American history. Antebellum: Top ten causes of the Civil War; Top ten states with the highest percentage of slaves; Top ten abolitionists; Top ten fire-eaters -- Politics: Top ten similarities between Lincoln and Davis; Top ten differences between the Confederate and U.S. constitutions; Top ten acts of government; Top ten events in foreign affairs -- Military life: Top ten weapons; Top ten items in a soldier's diet; Top ten military organizational units; Top ten surgical tools and medicines; Top ten modes of communication; Top ten causes of military deaths -- The home front: Top ten hardships; Top ten acts of dissent; Top ten newspapers; Top ten songs -- In retrospect: Top ten firsts; Top ten most significant battles; Top ten best commanding generals; Top ten worst commanding generals; Top ten bloodiest battles; Top ten deadliest military prisons; Top ten military blunders; Top ten heroines -- Pursuing the war: Top ten Civil War films; Top ten ways to be an accurate reenactor; Top ten National Battlefield sites; Top ten largest Civil War cemeteries; Top ten ways to get involved -- Time line. Thomas R. Flagel. Top ten rankings of the best, worst, largest, and most lethal people and events of the Civil War--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. [367]-475) and index. Do You Think You Know the Civil War?The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War clears the powder smoke surrounding the war that changed America forever. The perfect guide for anyone looking for great history facts like:What were the best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal aspects of the conflict?What are the top ten causes?The bloodiest battles?With over thirty annotated top ten lists and unexpected new findings, author Thomas R. Flagel will have you debating the most intriguing questions of the Civil War in no time. This invaluable guide to the great war between the states will delight and inform you about one of the most crucial periods in American history. The perfect gift for any history fan, student, or expert!'The single best kickoff to the American Civil War...I can't imagine a better guide for any of us, whether student or scholar.'—Robert Hicks author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Widow of the South'A detailed and enjoyable set of facts and stories that will engage every reader from the newest initiate to the Civil War saga to the most experienced historian. This book is a must have for any Civil War reading collection.'— James Lewis,Park Ranger at Stones River National Battlefield