The Handy Civil War Answer Book Contributor(s): Crompton, Samuel Willard (Author) |
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ISBN: 1578594766 ISBN-13: 9781578594764 Publisher: Visible Ink Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2014 Click for more in this series: Handy Answer Books |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | Military - United States - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) |
Dewey: 973.7 |
LCCN: 2013044594 |
Series: Handy Answer Books |
Physical Information: 1" H x 7.1" W x 9.2" L (1.50 lbs) 432 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Library Journal 02/15/2014 pg. 128 Choice 08/01/2014 School Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 58 Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2014 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From the biggest events and battles to the lesser-known warriors and women, a captivating, concise, and convenient guide to America's defining conflict, its origins, key battles, people, events, and aftermath. The nation's highest-casualty, bloodiest-war is still discussed, studied, acted out, and politically relevant. From the complex, turbulent and difficult events leading to the war, through the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the military strategies, battles, and people, and from Lee's surrender at Appomattox to the Southern reconstruction and modern aftermath, The Handy Civil War Answer Book answers more than 900 questions, from the most widely asked to the more obscure, such as ... Blending historical review with a little surprising trivia into an engaging question-and-answer format, The Handy Civil War Answer Book is perfect for browsing and is ideal for the serious military or history buff, students, teachers, and anyone interested in a better understanding of our nation's past--and present. Photos, battlefield maps, and a chronology of major events contribute to the understanding of the War between the States in this tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. |
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