A gold mine for the historian as well as the Civil War buff, The
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War offers a concise,
comprehensive overview of the major personalities and pivotal
events of the war that redefined the American nation.
Drawing upon recent research that has moved beyond battles and
military campaigns to address the significant roles played by
civilians, women, and African Americans, the 250 entries explore
the era in all its complexity and unmistakable human drama. Here of
course are the major battles and campaigns, ranging from Gettysburg
and Shiloh to Sherman's March to the Sea, as well as biographical
entries on everyone from Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee to
Frederick Douglass, Clara Barton, and Walt Whitman. But the book
also features entries on a wealth of other matters--music,
photography, religion, economics, foreign affairs, medicine,
prisons, legislative landmarks, military terms and weaponry,
political events, social reform, women in the war, and much more.
In addition, charts, newly commissioned maps, chronologies, and
period photographs provide an appealing visual context. Suggestions
for further reading at the end of most entries and a guide to more
general sources in an appendix introduce the reader to the
literature on a specific topic. A list of Civil War museums and
historic sites and a representative sampling of Civil War websites
also point to resources that can be tailored to individual
interests.
A quick, convenient, user-friendly guide to all facets of the
Civil War, this new updated edition also serves as an invaluable
gateway to the rich historical record now available, perfect for
virtually anyone who wants to learn more about this tumultuous
period in our history.
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