The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War: The best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal top ten rankings of the Civil War

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Sourcebooks, Inc., Sep 1, 2010 - History - 512 pages

Do You Think You Know the Civil War?

The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War clears the powder smoke surrounding the war that changed America forever. The perfect guide for anyone looking for great history facts like:

  • What were the best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal aspects of the conflict?
  • What are the top ten causes?
  • The bloodiest battles?

With over thirty annotated top ten lists and unexpected new findings, author Thomas R. Flagel will have you debating the most intriguing questions of the Civil War in no time. This invaluable guide to the great war between the states will delight and inform you about one of the most crucial periods in American history. The perfect gift for any history fan, student, or expert!

"The single best kickoff to the American Civil War...I can't imagine a better guide for any of us, whether student or scholar." —Robert Hicks author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Widow of the South

"A detailed and enjoyable set of facts and stories that will engage every reader from the newest initiate to the Civil War saga to the most experienced historian. This book is a must have for any Civil War reading collection." — James Lewis,Park Ranger at Stones River National Battlefield

 

Contents

Antebellum
1
Politics
45
Military Life
87
The Home Front
147
In Retrospect
193
Pursuing the War
301
Epilogue
357
Time Line
363
Notes
367
Bibliography
451
Image Credits
477
Index
479
About the Author
496
Back Cover
497
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About the author (2010)

Thomas R. Flagel teaches American History at Columbia State Community College in Columbia, Tennessee. He holds degrees from Loras College, Kansas State University, Creighton University, and has studied at the University of Vienna. He currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee.

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