A Short History of the Civil War - Hardcover

Stokesbury, James L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0688115233 ISBN 13: 9780688115234

Publisher: William Morrow & Co, 1995

Synopsis

A comprehensive but concise chronicle of the battles, weaponry, economics, politics and personalities of the Civil War also analyzes the larger issues it raised. By the author of A Short History of World War II. 10,000 first printing.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Noted historian James L. Stokebury, author of the acclaimed "Short History" series of books, now provides the definite, one-volume history of the Civil War, the pivotal war of America's history and one that continues to exert a powerful grip on the American pysche.

A Short History of the Civil War discusses all the important military campaigns, the significant battles and command strategies, the historical highlights and the central events of America's most devastating war. Stokesbury analyzes weaponry and provides little-known and fascinating details that help bring to life Generals Grant, Lee, and McClellan, as well as unsung heroes of this great struggle between the Union and the Confederacy. Also included are eleven original maps of major battle sites.

About the Author:

James L. Stokesbury is a professor of history at Acadia University.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0688115233
• ISBN 13: 9780688115234
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 354