American Civil War
World Book, Inc2011
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A history of the American Civil War, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries
Main title:
American Civil War / by World Book, Inc
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Imprint:
Chicago World Book c2011
Collation:
64 p. illustrations (some colour)
Series title:
Audience:
Secondary
Contents:
Conflict between the states -- Slavery -- Abolitionists -- Lincoln elected -- Secession and Fort Sumter -- The Confederacy and the Union -- First battle of Bull Run -- Civilians in the war -- Battle of Shiloh -- The role of railroads -- Lee takes command -- Battle of Antietam -- Caring for the wounded -- Battle of Fredericksburg -- Emancipation -- War at sea -- Battle of Chancellorsville -- Prisons and prisoners -- Siege of Vicksburg -- Battle of Gettysburg -- Covering the war -- Chickamauga and Chattanooga -- Women soldiers and spies -- Grant v. Lee -- Sherman's march -- Lee's surrender -- Death of a president -- The costs of the war -- Timeline -- Sources.
ISBN:
9780716615019 (hbk)
Dewey class:
973.7 AME
Local class:
973.7
Language:
English
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BRN:
47059
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