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The American Civil War caused upheaval and massive private bereavement, but the years 1861-1865 also defined a great nation.This book provides a concise introduction to events from the secession to the end of the war. It focuses on the military progress of the war; Union and Confederate politics; social change - particularly the emancipation of North American slavesThe social history associated with the war is dealt with alongside the familiar military and political events. This inclusive approach allows the reader to consider equally the history of men and women, blacks and whites in the conflict. It deals with both the Union and the Confederacy, integrating the latest literature on the war and society into a clear account. The book concludes with an assessment of emancipation, the rebuilding of the economy, and the war's consequences.An array of primary documents supports the text, together with a chronology, glossary and Who's Who guide to key figures.REID MITCHELL taught at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and is author of 'Civil War Soldiers'.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis LTD
ISBN-139780582319738
eBay Product ID (ePID)92035944
Product Key Features
Number of Pages162 Pages
Publication NameThe American Civil War, 1861-1865
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2001
TypeTextbook
AuthorReid Mitchell
SeriesSeminar Studies
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight249 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorReid Mitchell