101 Things You Didn't Know about the Civil War: The People, Battles, and Events That Defined the War Between the States - Couverture souple

Turner, Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1507209266 ISBN 13 : 9781507209264

Editeur : Adams Media, 2018

Synopsis

Get the lowdown on America’s Bloodiest War—the Civil War—with this essential guide to 101 interesting and unexpected facts about this defining event in US history.

Do you know which state first seceded from the Union? What about the individual who could be considered the Mata Hari of the Civil War? Or how about which Bible passage Southerners used to justify slavery? You’ll find answers to these questions and many, many more in 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War. Packed with fascinating details about the people, places, and events that defined our nation’s most contentious conflict, this tell-all guide reveals the inside scoop on slavery and its impact on the war; great—and not-so-great—leaders and generals; battles fought and lost—and fought again; some of the most shocking horrors of the war; women, children, and African Americans in the war. Complete with a helpful timeline, 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War is your go-to guide for little-known facts about the war that dramatically altered the course of American history forever.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Thomas Turner, PhD, is a professor of history at Bridgewater State College, in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Adams Media
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1507209266
• ISBN 13: 9781507209264
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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