Dickson - The Civil War For Dummies
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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 wars causes through the fighting to the aftermath. Inside youll discover:
- 1850-1860: what led to war
- First Bull Run: illusions lost
- Antietam: the bloodiest day
- The Emancipation Proclamation
- Heroes and goats of each major battle
- Jacksons Valley Campaign
- Shermans March to the Sea
- Surrender at Appomattox
- And much more
Full of sidebars and illustrations, The Civil War For Dummies brings history to life with personalities, factoids, battle reports, strategic maps, and what ifs. In addition to the military and political history, youll also find out about:
- The African American experience in the war
- Women and the Civil War
- Native Americans and the war
- The life of the common soldier
- Banking and finance systems and the war
- Firsts that make the Civil War historys first modern war
- Civil War food
- Civil War tourism: the best battlefields to visit, and how to get the most out of your trip
Written in an accessible style so you can start reading at any point in the story, The Civil War For Dummies makes a great cornerstone for learning about this violent and compelling chapter of American history.
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