Download or read book The Ridiculously Simple Guide to the Civil War What You Need to Know about the American Civil War in about an Hour written by Judah Daniels and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-07 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History Buff s Guide to the Civil War written by Thomas R. Flagel and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book 101 Things You Didn t Know about the Civil War written by Thomas Turner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the lowdown on America’s Bloodiest War—the Civil War—with this essential guide to 101 interesting and unexpected facts about this defining event in US history. Do you know which state first seceded from the Union? What about the individual who could be considered the Mata Hari of the Civil War? Or how about which Bible passage Southerners used to justify slavery? You’ll find answers to these questions and many, many more in 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War. Packed with fascinating details about the people, places, and events that defined our nation’s most contentious conflict, this tell-all guide reveals the inside scoop on slavery and its impact on the war; great—and not-so-great—leaders and generals; battles fought and lost—and fought again; some of the most shocking horrors of the war; women, children, and African Americans in the war. Complete with a helpful timeline, 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War is your go-to guide for little-known facts about the war that dramatically altered the course of American history forever.
Download or read book American Civil War written by Jessica Salas and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-23 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American civil war is an interesting subject of history for history lovers. This book is designed for you so that you can peep into the world of colonists from history. It was a time of upheaval and rebellion, and numerous events in the history are important to know. The war had multiple causes and it is important to understand these reasons. This book will reveal the reasons behind the war, and the features of loyalists and patriots and unhappy colonists. The revolutionary war is a story of independence. Inside you will read about... America in the antebellum era Secession and the first shots Early battles and the turning point: april 1861-july 1863 The united states and the confederacy Military events, 1863-1865: the war ends Reconstruction The legacy of the civil war All in all, every key moment in the civil war has been immortalized in here. History books can be blindingly expensive. An book is a much cheaper alternative. You can say stop to paying too much for books you need to complete your education on a certain chapter in american history. Pick this up and learn history the fun way. Everything is presented in a succinct and pleasant way, so you won't get any headaches from trying to understand what you're studying.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Civil War 3rd Edition written by Alan Axelrod, Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A battle ready guide to the deadliest war in American history Completely revised for the Sesquicentennial, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Civil War, Third Edition is a comprehensive overview of America's bloodiest war. From the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox, this book embodies the latest scholarship, offering fascinating stories of the men and women who fought bravely and often died for a cause they believed in. The book features a clear chronology of major events, detailed explanations of key battles such as Gettysburg, Chattanooga, and Chancellorsville. Author Alan Axelrod offers intimate impressions and anecdotes from generals and soldiers alike, and strategies of war leaders such as Sherman, Lee, and Grant.
Download or read book The Civil War For Dummies written by Keith D. Dickson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civil War was America’s trial by fire; its battles forged the nation we know today. We’re still fascinated with it – the national reckoning with slavery, the legendary generals and leaders, the epic and bloody clashes of armies, the impact on the daily lives of ordinary people. We visit its battlefields – mostly idyllic patches of countryside near small towns and creeks – where more Americans died in combat than in all other wars combined, except for World War Two. And we tell its stories – of last charges, brother fighting brother, imprisonment and emancipation, and tragedy and rebirth. It is our country’s epic; the story of how we became who we are, and what price we paid. The Civil War For Dummies is your complete introduction to this seminal conflict. Eschewing tedious historical pondering and military micro-analysis, this fun and information-rich guide gives an accurate overview of the event, from the war’s causes through the fighting to the aftermath. Inside you’ll discover: 1850-1860: what led to war First Bull Run: illusions lost Antietam: the bloodiest day The Emancipation Proclamation Heroes and goats of each major battle Jackson’s Valley Campaign Sherman’s March to the Sea Surrender at Appomattox And much more Full of sidebars and illustrations, The Civil War For Dummies brings history to life with personalities, factoids, battle reports, strategic maps, and “what ifs.” In addition to the military and political history, you’ll also find out about: The African American experience in the war Women and the Civil War Native Americans and the war The life of the common soldier Banking and finance systems and the war “Firsts” that make the Civil War history’s first modern war Civil War food Civil War tourism: the best battlefields to visit, and how to get the most out of your trip Written in an accessible style so you can start reading at any point in the story, The Civil War For Dummies makes a great cornerstone for learning about this violent and compelling chapter of American history.
Download or read book The U S Civil War a Very Short Introduction written by Louis P. Masur and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020-10-21 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in hardback as The Civil War: a concise history"--Title page verso.
Download or read book Don t Know Much About the Civil War written by Kenneth C. Davis and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Highly informative and entertaining…propels the reader light years beyond dull textbooks and Gone with the Wind.” —San Francisco Chronicle It has been 150 years since the opening salvo of America’s War Between the States. New York Times bestselling author Ken Davis tells us everything we never knew about our nation’s bloodiest conflict in Don’t Know Much About ® the Civil War—another fascinating and fun installment in his acclaimed series.
Download or read book The American Civil War Trivia Book written by Bill O'Neill and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you went to school in the United States, you probably learned about the Civil War - but this book won't be like what you learned in history class. Maybe your teacher took the controversial stand that the Civil War was all about states' rights... or maybe you learned all about the horrors slavery, but never quite figured out why things didn't get better after the war ended. If you didn't go to school in the United States, things are even more confusing. When the media is full of references to the Confederate flag, the legacy of slavery, and poverty in the American South, you might have a vague sense that things are bad because of the Civil War... but why? Why does a war that happened over a hundred and fifty years ago still cast a shadow over the United States? This book will tell you why. It will lead you, step-by-step, through the causes of the Civil War, and the effects. But unlike your high school history teacher, it won't put you to sleep with long-winded biographies and lists of dates. The names you'll learn are the big players, the ones with big personalities, who made big differences. In just a few minutes a day, you can read bite-sized stories from the Civil War - quick, easy explanations to guide you through the main points, with just enough scary, surprising, or just plain strange facts to keep you coming back for more. Each chapter ends with a bonus helping of trivia and some quick questions to test your knowledge. By the time you're finished, you'll know all the facts your history teacher never taught you - from who said slavery was a "positive good" (and why they thought that), to who dressed up in women's clothing to escape from Union soldiers.
Download or read book The American Civil War History in an Hour written by Kat Smutz and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.
Download or read book The Civil War written by Captivating History and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Deadliest War in American History No other war in the history of the United States has sparked as much debate and conflict as the American Civil War. For over 150 years, the story of the Civil War has been a source of contention, confusion, and even contempt in American life. Even today, the American public cannot agree on the causes of the Civil War, never mind its lessons or legacy. More Americans died in the Civil War than in WWI, WWII, and Vietnam combined. The war not only put Americans against Americans but family against family, neighbor against neighbor, friend against friend. The conflict between the Union and the Confederacy still runs deep in some parts of the United States. Indeed, the fundamental questions of the Civil War-questions about racial (in)equality, the rights of citizenship, and the role of government-remain hot debates today. In many ways, the war that claimed over 600,000 American lives a century and a half ago is still the biggest battle being waged on American soil. In The Civil War: A Captivating Guide to the American Civil War and Its Impact on the History of the United States, you will discover topics such as An Uneasy Nation The Foundation Cracks The First Shot Welcome to War Bloody Days Proclaiming Freedom The War Looks Grim Turning the Tide The Final Fight The Final Fight Reunited Post-War America And much, much more! So if you want to learn about the Civil War, click "add to cart"!
Download or read book American Civil War For Dummies written by Keith D. Dickson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a walk through history with this guide for lifelong learners The American Civil War is one of the most fascinating and impactful periods in American history. Besides bringing about the end of slavery, the war had many important economic and social effects that continue to shape the history and present-day realities of the American people. In American Civil War For Dummies, you'll get an accessible, bird's-eye view of one of history's greatest conflicts. All the must-know details of the war are covered here, from the Battle of Gettysburg to the Emancipation Proclamation. You'll also find: Descriptions of the experiences of Black Americans, in both the North and the South, during the war Explorations of how slavery and civil rights fit into the social, political, and economic context of the time Profiles of some of the most famous generals in the war, including Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant Take a moment to get a hands-on education in this critical point in American history. Get American Civil War For Dummies now!
Download or read book The New Civil War Handbook written by Mark Hughes and published by Savas Beatie. This book was released on 2009-05-22 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book triumphs on several levels . . . This is going to be my answer to the question ‘Where should I start looking at the Civil War?’ from now on.” —TOCWOC–A Civil War Blog The New Civil War Handbook is a complete up-to-date guide for American Civil War enthusiasts of all ages. Author Mark Hughes uses clear and concise writing, tables, charts, and more than 100 photographs to trace the history of the war from the beginning of the conflict through Reconstruction. Coverage includes battles and campaigns, the common soldier, technology, weapons, women and minorities at war, hospitals, prisons, generals, the naval war, artillery, and much more. In addition to these important areas, Hughes includes a fascinating section about the Civil War online, including popular blog sites and other Internet resources. Reference material in The New Civil War Handbook includes losses in battles, alternate names for battles, major causes of death of Union soldiers (no data exists for Confederates), deaths in POW camps, and other valuable but hard to locate information. Readers will find The New Civil War Handbook to be an invaluable quick reference guide, and one that makes an excellent gift for both the Civil War novice and the Civil War buff. “Updated and more comprehensive than ever, Mark Hughes’ timely release of The New Civil War Handbook will introduce yet another generation to the defining event in American history.” —Terrence J. Winschel, retired Chief Historian, Vicksburg National Military Park and author of Triumph and Defeat
Download or read book American Civil War written by James R. Arnold and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-07-19 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential reference work helps promote a thorough understanding of the conflict that divided the nation and proved more costly in terms of human suffering than any in American history. Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, American Civil War: The Essential Reference Guide offers an accessible, single-volume source on the conflict that helped define the American nation. Enhanced by historical illustrations and documents, this guide promotes a nuanced understanding of the events, personalities, and issues related to the war and its aftermath. In addition to an A–Z encyclopedia of major leaders, events, and issues, this work includes a comprehensive overview essay on the war, plus separate essays by a prominent Civil War historian on its causes and consequences. Perspective essays tackle such widely debated issues as the primary cause of the Confederate defeat and will inspire readers to exercise critical thinking skills. Biographies of military and political leaders provide insights about those individuals who played major roles in the conflict, while entries on key battles showcase the strategies of both sides as they struggled to emerge victorious.
Download or read book The Ultimate Civil War Quiz Book written by Lochlainn Seabrook and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-23 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book What They Didn t Teach You About the Civil War written by Mike Wright and published by Presidio Press. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instant coffee was invented during the Civil War for use by Union troops, who hated it; holding races between lice was a popular pastime for both Johnny Reb and Billy Yank; 13% of the Confederate Army deserted during the conflict. These are three of the hundreds of bits of knowledge that Mike Wright makes available in his informative and entertaining What They Didn't Teach You About the Civil War, which focuses on the lives and ways of ordinary soldiers and of those they left behind.
Download or read book 50 Things You Should Know About the Civil War written by John D. Wright and published by QEB Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1860, the North and the South of the United States were very different societies. The North had abolished slavery in the early 19th century, while the South still relied on slaves to work on its farms and plantations. The first chapter will set the scene, showing how simmering tensions over the right to keep slaves in the new states that were being founded as the country pushed westwards eventually erupted into war following the election of the pro-abolition president, Abraham Lincoln. The middle chapters provide an overview of the major battles that followed the South's decision to secede from the Union. Momentum swung backwards and forwards in the early years before the North eventually gained the upper hand, forcing the South’s surrender in 1865. The final chapter looks at the aftermath and consequences of the war, as the United States of America began the process of healing and reconstruction in the post-slavery era. The book highlights all the most important figures of the period, as well as focusing on the military and political strategies of both sides and the influence of the wider world on the conflict. The text is lively and clearly presented with fact panels providing fascinating extra pieces of information and background stories.
