An Illustrated History of the Civil War: The Conflict that Defined the United States
In this illustrated account of the bloodiest war fought on American soil, Brooks Simpson recounts the events of the war from the opening salvo at Fort Sumter to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House.

An Illustrated History of the Civil War
brings to life the realities of the war and the people who lived through it. It explains how the politics around slavery led to an unbridgeable divide between North and South and examines the strategies that led to the Union's eventual victory in 1865.

Beautifully illustrated in full-color throughout, featuring an array of contemporary photographs, artworks and artifacts, it provides the perfect introduction to the tragic conflict.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-color maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.

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An Illustrated History of the Civil War: The Conflict that Defined the United States
In this illustrated account of the bloodiest war fought on American soil, Brooks Simpson recounts the events of the war from the opening salvo at Fort Sumter to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House.

An Illustrated History of the Civil War
brings to life the realities of the war and the people who lived through it. It explains how the politics around slavery led to an unbridgeable divide between North and South and examines the strategies that led to the Union's eventual victory in 1865.

Beautifully illustrated in full-color throughout, featuring an array of contemporary photographs, artworks and artifacts, it provides the perfect introduction to the tragic conflict.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-color maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.

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An Illustrated History of the Civil War: The Conflict that Defined the United States

An Illustrated History of the Civil War: The Conflict that Defined the United States

by Brooks Simpson
An Illustrated History of the Civil War: The Conflict that Defined the United States

An Illustrated History of the Civil War: The Conflict that Defined the United States

by Brooks Simpson

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Overview

In this illustrated account of the bloodiest war fought on American soil, Brooks Simpson recounts the events of the war from the opening salvo at Fort Sumter to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House.

An Illustrated History of the Civil War
brings to life the realities of the war and the people who lived through it. It explains how the politics around slavery led to an unbridgeable divide between North and South and examines the strategies that led to the Union's eventual victory in 1865.

Beautifully illustrated in full-color throughout, featuring an array of contemporary photographs, artworks and artifacts, it provides the perfect introduction to the tragic conflict.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-color maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781839406607
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Limited
Publication date: 02/28/2021
Series: Sirius Visual Reference Library , #15
Pages: 192
Sales rank: 1,041,500
Product dimensions: 11.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Brooks D. Simpson is the Foundation Professor of History at Arizona State University and specializes in American Civil War history. He has written several books including Ulysses S. Grant: Triumph Over Adversity, 1822-1865 (2000) and The Civil War in the East, 1861-1865 (2011); and he runs the Crossroads blog where he discusses a range of topics about history and academic life.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter One: A Union Torn Asunder
Chapter Two: Call to Arms
Chapter Three: The Limits of Limited War
Chapter Four: Escalation and Emancipation
Chapter Five: Triumph in the West, Stalemate in the East
Chapter Six: The War at Home
Chapter Seven: 1864: Year of Decision
Chapter Eight: Victory and its Fruits
Chapter Nine: The Bitter Fruits of Reconstruction
Chapter Ten: War, Reconstruction, and Memory

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