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The Civil War was America's trial by fire; its battles
forged the nation we know today. We're still fascinated
with it - the national reckoning with slavery, the
legendary generals and leaders, the epic and bloody
clashes of armies, the impact on the daily lives of
ordinary people. We visit its battlefields - mostly
idyllic patches of countryside near small towns and creeks
where more Americans died in combat than in all other wars
combined, except for World War Two. And we tell its stories
of last charges, brother fighting brother, imprisonment and
emancipation, and tragedy and rebirth. It is our country's
epic; the story of how we became who we are, and what price
we paid."The Civil War For Dummies" is your complete
introduction to this seminal conflict. Eschewing tedious
historical pondering and military micro-analysis, this fun
and information-rich guide gives an accurate overview of
the event, from the war's causes through the fighting to
the aftermath. Inside you'll discover: 1850-1860: what led
to warFirst Bull Run: illusions lostAntietam: the bloodiest
dayThe Emancipation ProclamationHeroes and goats of each
major battleJackson's Valley CampaignSherman's March to the
SeaSurrender at AppomattoxAnd much more

The Civil War For Dummies
By: Keith D. Dickson
ISBN13: 9780764552441
Format: EPUB
Language: EN
Pages: 857