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70 Civil War Memoirs of Union Soldiers is a compelling anthology that captures the diverse experiences and voices of those who served in the Union Army. The collection encapsulates a wide range of l……続きを見る

They are all infantrymen; none were commissioned officers. One is a German-speaking artist whose sole record is nineteen stunning watercolors that cover a year's enlistment. Another is a free black ……続きを見る

A panoramic collection of essays written by both established and emerging scholars, American Discord examines critical aspects of the Civil War era, including rhetoric and nationalism, politics and ……続きを見る

CONTENTS: Introduction, Jean H. Baker and Charles W. Mitchell “Border State, Border War: Fighting for Freedom and Slavery in Antebellum Maryland,” Richard Bell “Charity Folks and the Ghosts of Slave……続きを見る

The eighteen essays in this volume explore Constance Fenimore Woolson’s prodigious range in period and genre as well as place, from the Great Lakes to the defeated South and across storied Europe to……続きを見る

The 'North vs. South Collection' is a vibrant tapestry woven with tales depicting the rich and tumultuous history of the American Civil War era. From daring escapades to poignant reflections, this a……続きを見る

The 'American Civil War Collection' is a masterfully curated anthology that captures the multifaceted nature of the American Civil War era through a mosaic of narratives, ranging from military chron……続きを見る

Faith of the Fathers provides a captivating collective biography of the Catholic priests who served in America’s most deadly war. Faith of the Fathers brings to light the forgotten stories of courag……続きを見る

Throughout his 52-year career, Rear Adm. John Lorimer Worden was always the right officer for the job. The epitome of an innovative commander who helped move the U.S. Navy out of the age of sail and……続きを見る

In 1957, Congress voted to set up the United States Civil War Centennial Commission. A federally funded agency within the Department of the Interior, the commission's charge was to oversee preparati……続きを見る

A powerful confluence of youthful energies and entrenched codes of honor enlivens Robert F. Pace's look at the world of male student college life in the antebellum South. Through extensive research ……続きを見る

In 1858, Abraham Lincoln declared his hatred for the institution of slavery, likening his feelings of opposition to those of the abolitionists. Although the fact that Lincoln always disliked slavery……続きを見る

In the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, federal officials captured, imprisoned, and indicted Jefferson Davis for treason. If found guilty, the former Confederate president faced execution for h……続きを見る

Robert Emmett Curran’s masterful treatment of American Catholicism in the Civil War era is the first comprehensive history of Roman Catholics in the North and South before, during, and after the war……続きを見る

A collection of ten new essays from some of our finest Civil War historians working today, Gateway to the Confederacy offers a reexamination of the campaigns fought to gain possession of Chattanooga……続きを見る

New developments in Civil War scholarship owe much to removal of artificial divides by historians seeking to explore the connections between the home front and the battlefield. Indeed, scholars taki……続きを見る

During the Civil War, there were throughout the Union explosions of resistance to the war -from the deadly Draft Riots in New York City to other, less well-known outbreaks. In Deserter Country, Robe……続きを見る

In "The 125th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry: Attention Battalion!" Robert M. Rogers meticulously chronicles the experiences of one of the Union Army's notable regiments during the Civil War.……続きを見る

James I. Robertson’s The Civil War is a clear, thoughtful, and deeply informed introduction to the American Civil War, written by one of the most respected historians of the conflict. Originally pre……続きを見る

The American Civil War was a crucible of conflicting ideals, fierce combat, and defining moments that continue to shape the nation's identity. Yet behind every battle map and famous general's portra……続きを見る

40 Civil War Memoirs of Confederate Soldiers is an indispensable anthology chronicling the myriad experiences of Confederate soldiers during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. T……続きを見る

The Red River Campaign in the spring of 1864 was one of the most destructive of the Civil War. The agricultural wealth of the Red River Valley tempted Union General Nathaniel P. Banks to invade with……続きを見る

This collection includes all the great novels and stories written after the turmoil, the trauma and the heroism experienced during the American Civil War: The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane) Th……続きを見る

This study is a historical analysis of the effectiveness of Union cavalry during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War. In a campaign noted for the highly skilled maneuver conducted by Gene……続きを見る

One of the critical variables in the successful completion of a military campaign is the functioning of an army's command and control system. In the American Civil War, a commander's primary command……続きを見る

Honorable Mention, Science and Technology category, John Lyman Book Awards, North American Society for Oceanic History Civil War Ironclads supplies the first comprehensive study of one of the most a……続きを見る

ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM SELECTIONCHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL NOTABLE CHILDREN'S TRADE BOOK IN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL STUDIES FOR 1997 "Ms. Roberson brings to life Eli Landers and his family in this trul……続きを見る

Of the many fascinating people whose lives have been nearly lost to history, George Lee Gaskell was one of the most interesting. Gaskell was a Union lieutenant, world traveler, polyglot, and politic……続きを見る

A fully illustrated account of the chases, battles, tactics and organization of the railroad armies of the American Civil War. The American Civil War was the world's first full-blown 'railroad war'.……続きを見る

This study investigates the role that Engineer Operations played in the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. A background study and description is made of the structure, composition, capabi……続きを見る