Bibliograph

American Civil War

Type

Label

American Civil War

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

American Civil War

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

643323853

Series statement

World Book's documenting history

Summary

"A history of the American Civil War, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Conflict between the states -- Slavery -- Abolitionists -- Lincoln elected -- Secession and Fort Sumter -- The Confederacy and the Union -- First battle of Bull Run -- Civilians in the war -- Battle of Shiloh -- The role of railroads -- Lee takes command -- Battle of Antietam -- Caring for the wounded -- Battle of Fredericksburg -- Emancipation -- War at sea -- Battle of Chancellorsville -- Prisons and prisoners -- Siege of Vicksburg -- Battle of Gettysburg -- Covering the war -- Chickamauga and Chattanooga -- Women soldiers and spies -- Grant v. Lee -- Sherman's march -- Lee's surrender -- Death of a president -- The costs of the war -- Timeline -- Sources

Target audience

juvenile

Classification