Civil War: Sumter to Appomattox

Civil War: Sumter to Appomattox

Author Type

Outside Researcher

Co-Author Type 1

Faculty

Colleges and Divisions

Arts and Letters

Department

History

Document Type

Book

Description

The four long years of Civil War saw fighting across America on an unprecedented scale, incurring losses to both sides to an extent never previously imagined. As the battles raged from east to west, from the First Battle of Bull run to Sherman's march to the Sea, no part of America remained untouched by the war, with families finding themselves torn and fighting on opposing sides. More than 150 years on, the war continues to fascinate us, and the key commanders, both presidents, and battle sites are forever enshrined in America's history.

With a foreword by James McPherson, this volume brings together the work of four leading US historians to provide a thoroughly comprehensive and insightful study of the war, packed with first-hand accounts from soldiers and civilians alike. Superbly illustrated with more than 150 contemporary black-and white and color images, and with 40 specially commissioned full-color maps, this edition provides an analysis of the causes, events, and effects of the Civil War.

ISBN

9781435156982

Publication Date

2003

Edition

2014

Publisher

Oxford, England

Keywords

Civil War, nationwide conflict, Battle of Bull Run, Sherman’s March to the Sea, military commanders, American presidents, battle sites, historical analysis, first-hand accounts, American history

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | History | United States History

Civil War: Sumter to Appomattox

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