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The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War Paperback / softback
by William L. (Professor of History, Professor of History, University of North Carolina, Chapel Barney
Paperback / softback
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A gold mine for the historian as well as the Civil War buff, The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War offers a concise, comprehensive overview of the major personalities and pivotal events of the war that redefined the American nation. Drawing upon recent research that has moved beyond battles and military campaigns to address the significant roles played by civilians, women, and African Americans, the 250 entries explore the era in all its complexity and unmistakable human drama.
Here of course are the major battles and campaigns, ranging from Gettysburg and Shiloh to Sherman's March to the Sea, as well as biographical entries on everyone from Abraham Lincoln and Robert E.
Lee to Frederick Douglass, Clara Barton, and Walt Whitman.
But the book also features entries on a wealth of other matters--music, photography, religion, economics, foreign affairs, medicine, prisons, legislative landmarks, military terms and weaponry, political events, social reform, women in the war, and much more.
In addition, charts, newly commissioned maps, chronologies, and period photographs provide an appealing visual context.
Suggestions for further reading at the end of most entries and a guide to more general sources in an appendix introduce the reader to the literature on a specific topic.
A list of Civil War museums and historic sites and a representative sampling of Civil War websites also point to resources that can be tailored to individual interests. A quick, convenient, user-friendly guide to all facets of the Civil War, this new updated edition also serves as an invaluable gateway to the rich historical record now available, perfect for virtually anyone who wants to learn more about this tumultuous period in our history.
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:384 pages, 14 maps and charts, 148 halftones, 38 line art illustrations
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:07/07/2011
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- ISBN:9780199782017
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:384 pages, 14 maps and charts, 148 halftones, 38 line art illustrations
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:07/07/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780199782017