The Making of America the Civil War: The Chronicle of American History from 1861 to 1865

by Marty Jezer

This book covers the pivotal events leading up to, during, and after the war. Beginning with the election of Abraham Lincoln, the secession of southern states from the Union and the bombing of Fort Sumter the country enters into an all out war. A detailed account of each of the major battles is included as well as concise descriptions of key political people, issues and events, including: the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln's assassination,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0912517506
• ISBN13: 9780912517506
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.2" x 9.1"

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Covers parks, historic sites, & museums

Making Of America: Civil War joins others in an outstanding series of blends between history, travelogue and reference guide to cover various aspects of the development of the United States. A section of the book covers parks, historic sites, museums and centers around the Civil War, while chapters survey Civil War events and history in a lively manner.