Cooke, Tim, 1961- American Civil War

The American Civil War was marked by bitter, bloody battles including the first battle of Bull Run and the Appomattox Campaign. Readers are given detailed accounts of the most famous and important battles of the war. Enhanced by historical illustrations of events and bonus facts in the margins, the accessible content introduces readers to important figures of the Civil War, such as Ulysses S. Grant and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Helpful sidebars at the end of the each chapter will illustrate an event's significance, and thoughtful questions throughout the book will give readers a chance to consider their own views of these momentous events

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