American Civil War | The Essential Reference Guide

James Arnold (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 1598849050 / ISBN 13: 9781598849059

Published by ABC-CLIO, 2011

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American Civil War | The Essential Reference Guide | James Arnold (u. a.) | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2011 | ABC-CLIO | EAN 9781598849059 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: American Civil War | The Essential Reference Guide
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1598849050
• ISBN 13: 9781598849059
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 183H x 29D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 183 millimeters height by 29 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1046 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This essential reference work helps promote a thorough understanding of the conflict that divided the nation and proved more costly in terms of human suffering than any in American history.

Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, American Civil War: The Essential Reference Guide offers an accessible, single-volume source on the conflict that helped define the American nation. Enhanced by historical illustrations and documents, this guide promotes a nuanced understanding of the events, personalities, and issues related to the war and its aftermath.

In addition to an A–Z encyclopedia of major leaders, events, and issues, this work includes a comprehensive overview essay on the war, plus separate essays by a prominent Civil War historian on its causes and consequences. Perspective essays tackle such widely debated issues as the primary cause of the Confederate defeat and will inspire readers to exercise critical thinking skills. Biographies of military and political leaders provide insights about those individuals who played major roles in the conflict, while entries on key battles showcase the strategies of both sides as they struggled to emerge victorious.

About the Author

James R. Arnold is a military historian and author of more than 20 books.

Roberta Wiener is managing editor of the Journal of Military History.