Title:
American Civil War / by Keith Dickson.
ISBN:
9781119863298
Personal Author:
Edition:
Second edition.
Publication Information:
Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, [2022]
©2022
Physical Description:
xviii, 452 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
The previous, first edition of this book was published under the title "The Civil War for dummies" in 2001.
Contents:
Introduction - The war and its causes - Making war - Opening moves, 1861-1862 - War to the hilt, 1863-1865 - Behind the lines - The Civil War tourist - The part of tens - Index.
Summary:
"The American Civil War forever altered the course of United States history. So much of modern America stems from this watershed event. But what was it all really about? American Civil War for Dummies gives you a solid foundation on this influential era, from the president's desk to the battlefield and beyond. Learn why the war happened, identify the major figures on both sides, and explore how the Union emerged victorious" -- Provided by publisher.
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Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley022/00110907.htmlContributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/bios/wiley044/00110907.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley038/00110907.html
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OCLC Number:
on1305030712
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