The Civil War Era 1851-1865 (Discovering U.S. History)

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The Civil War Era 1851-1865 (Discovering U.S. History)
By Tim McNeese


  

Publisher:  Chelsea House Publications
Number Of Pages:  144
Publication Date:  2010-04
ISBN-10 / ASIN:  160413352X
ISBN-13 / EAN:  9781604133523


Product Description:

\"Discovering U.S. History\" spans the complex and varied history of the United States from prehistoric times to the present day. This new chronological set can be read as a whole, providing readers with a comprehensive history, or as standalone volumes, with each title serving as a time capsule of a particular era. Each title brings to life the people and events that have shaped the nation through a clear and entertaining narrative, interesting boxed insets, and lively full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Students will find these books valuable for reports, prime supplements to textbooks, or simply interesting reading.



Contents

Introduction: North Versus South 7
Map: Civil War America 1861–1865 14
1 A Challenge to Slavery 17
2 Slavery and Politics 31
3 From Fort Sumter to Bull Run 48
4 The War in the West, 1861–1862 63
5 The Summer of War, 1862 76
6 From Fredericksburg to Gettysburg 93
7 Grant and Lee’s War 111
Chronology and Timeline 126
Glossary 132
Bibliography 136
Further Resources 138
Picture Credits 140
Index 141
About the Author and Consultant 144

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