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The Civil War The Civil War Geoffrey C. Ward,Ric Burns,Ken Burns The complete text of the bestselling narrative history of the Civil War--based on the celebrated PBS television series. This non-illustrated edition interweaves the author's narrative with the voices… OL1084058W
Moss Bluff rebel Moss Bluff rebel Philip Robert Caudill Reveals a detailed portrait of a fascinating Texan, William Duncan-- businessman, county sheriff, cattleman, and Confederate officer-- capturing his wartime emotions and his postwar struggles to rein… OL12036962W
The day Fort Sumter was fired on The day Fort Sumter was fired on James Haskins The course of the Civil War from Bull Run and on to Reconstruction is documented with photographs in this book which considers not just military maneuvers and politics but also the war's effect on wo… OL14865401W
Shipwreck search Shipwreck search Sally M. Walker What a discovery! Deep under the Atlantic Ocean, divers found a shipwreck like no other. It was the H. L. Hunley, a submarine that had sunk during the Civil War! A team of scientists from all over th… OL15024348W
The Civil War and Reconstruction The Civil War and Reconstruction Rebecca Stefoff Discusses the Civil War and Reconstruction and their effects on the nation and on Black Americans in particular. OL15036139W
A ruined land A ruined land Michael Golay In a fascinating approach that allows the voices of those touched by the Civil War to speak for themselves, gifted writer Michael Golay shows the impact of victory and defeat on the ordinary American… OL15216562W
Abraham Lincoln and a new birth of freedom Abraham Lincoln and a new birth of freedom Howard Jones No one has fully examined Lincoln's impact on Civil War diplomacy, particularly as it derived from his constantly evolving views toward slavery and the way these ideas fitted into his concept of the … OL15283946W
The Civil War, 1861-1865 The Civil War, 1861-1865 Ian Westwell "In a time line format, describes the causes leading up to the Civil War, events and battles during the war, and the aftermath of the war. Includes primary source quotes"--Provided by publisher. OL15297511W
The Civil War The Civil War Dennis Gaffney This volume in the Seven-Day Scholar series brings to life significant moments in our nation's heroic tragedy, the Civil War, and coincides with its 150th anniversary. The book is organized into fift… OL15415236W
Justice in blue and gray Justice in blue and gray Stephen C. Neff Overview: Stephen Neff offers the first comprehensive study of the wide range of legal issues arising from the American Civil War, many of which resonate in debates to this day. Neff examines the law… OL15581363W
Weapons, tactics, and strategy Weapons, tactics, and strategy Tim Cooke "In an alphabetical almanac format, describes the weapons used, tactics invented, and strategies employed by both sides during the U.S. Civil War"--Provided by publisher. OL15916626W
Civil War forts Civil War forts Victor Brooks Describes the battles that took place at six different forts during the Civil War: Sumter, Henry and Donelson, Vicksburg, Wagner, and Fisher. OL16100282W
Lincoln and the triumph of the nation Lincoln and the triumph of the nation Mark E. Neely "The Civil War placed the U.S. Constitution under unprecedented--and, to this day, still unmatched--strain. In Lincoln and the Triumph of the Nation, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Mark Neely exami… OL16262907W
A pocket history of the Civil War A pocket history of the Civil War Martin F. Graham A concise, easy-to-reference guide to fundamental information about the Civil War. Each chapter closes with a multiple-choice quiz. OL16486643W
Tried by war Tried by war James M. McPherson Evaluates Lincoln's talents as a commander in chief in spite of limited military experience, tracing the ways in which he worked with, or against, his senior commanders to defeat the Confederacy and … OL16500985W
Two swords Two swords John Fabian Witt "By one of the nation's foremost legal historians, a groundbreaking history of the pioneering American role in establishing the modern laws of war.In the fateful closing days of 1862, just three week… OL16510343W
Storming Little Round Top Storming Little Round Top Phillip Thomas Tucker "On the afternoon of July 2, 1863, battle-weary Confederates from Alabama were given orders to assault the Union's heavily defended position at the summit of Little Round Top. What followed was a blo… OL16540892W
The Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky The Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky Stuart W. Sanders On January 19, 1862, Confederate and Union forces clashed in the now-forgotten Battle of Mill Springs. Armies of inexperienced soldiers chaotically fought in the wooded terrain of south-central Kentu… OL17077940W
Civil War Canon Civil War Canon Thomas J. Brown In this expansive history of South Carolina's commemoration of the Civil War era, Thomas Brown uses the lens of place to examine the ways that landmarks of Confederate memory have helped white southe… OL17198581W
Custer's Trials Custer's Trials T. J. Stiles From the Preface... I am telling [George Armstrong Custer's] story in a particular light, with a particular sense of context. The result, I hope, is not simply an addition to a familiar story--he … OL17368355W
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