A comprehensive overview of America's bloodiest war-from the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Featuring a clear chronology of major events and detailed explanations of key battles, this second edition includes:
� Instructions on how to trace Civil War ancestry
� An in-depth look at the weaponry
� Coverage of the lesser-known but still pivotal battles
� An expanded glossary and appendixes, and more
A comprehensive overview of America's bloodiest war-from the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Featuring a clear chronology of major events and detailed explanations of key battles, this second edition includes:
� Instructions on how to trace Civil War ancestry
� An in-depth look at the weaponry
� Coverage of the lesser-known but still pivotal battles
� An expanded glossary and appendixes, and more