The Civil War
Essential Histories
One of the most important conflicts in American history, the Civil War nearly divided the United States permanently. From the first battle fought in the war to the country's eventual reunification, this essential series covers the major events of the most devastating war ever fought on American soil. Each book is filled with period photographs, drawings, and other images, and includes maps and a timeline to aid the reader in visualizing history as it happened. Readers will be drawn in by the vivid descriptions of battles, period politics, and the difficult decisions America's leaders made during the war.
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Series Review: The Civil War Essential Histories"These outstanding British imports offer clear, understandable coverage. Although primarily focused on military history, the books also discuss the relative strengths of the Union and Confederacy sides and the war's causes and economic and political consequences. Average-quality black-and-white photos and superior full-color campaign and battle maps are pluses, and this edition's new end matter provides American bibliographic references. The authors maintain a detachment that allows a highly objective analysis of leadership and actions. Valuable for reports and readable enough to recommend to Civil War buffs, this set deserves a place in all secondary libraries."
--School Library Journal
Series Review:
"Nicely illustrated with period photos, illustrations, and maps, this is a good, solid series that will provide a comprehensive overview of the Civil War for high school students."
