Handy Civil War Answer Book Contributor(s): Crompton, Samuel Willard (Author) |
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ISBN: 1578595185 ISBN-13: 9781578595181 Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Binding Type: Open Ebook - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2014 * Out of Print * Click for more in this series: Handy Answer Books |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | Military - General |
Dewey: 973.7 |
Series: Handy Answer Books |
Physical Information: 432 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
Features: Bibliography, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Battles, Blood, Honor, and Heroism The nation's highest-casualty, bloodiest war is still discussed, studied, and acted out. It continues to affect the political boundaries of today. From the economic, political, and social forces behind the conflict, 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 is a captivating, concise, and convenient history of America's defining conflict. The complex, turbulent, and difficult events leading to the war are explained. The genius and folly of Union and Confederate generals, major battles, and the experiences of lesser-known soldiers and civilians are examined. Blending historical review with a little surprising trivia into an engaging question-and-answer format, it is perfect for browsing and answers more than 900 questions, including ... - How did the Mexican-American War influence 1850s America? - What was Robert E. Lee's connection to George Washington? - What was so important about the Homestead Act? - Would North and South have been reconciled if Lincoln had not been assassinated? - What became of Generals Grant and Lee after the war? |
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