confederate states of america

Relates, in graphic novel format, the story of Araminta Ross, who was born a slave in Delaware but eventually escaped north to freedom. Changing her name to Harriet Tubman, she became an "abductor" on the Underground Railroad, risking her life to help other slaves reach freedom.

The Civil War was a difficult time in American history, as the North and South fought each other over slavery and other divisive issues.

Biography of Grant, from his birth in Ohio to his troubled tenure in office as President. Includes observations by noted historians.

The American Civil War began in 1861 when a group of Southern states voted to secede. At that point, no one knew what a heavy toll the ensuing war would have on both sides of the conflict. Not only did more than 850,000 die, but millions more would suffer in other ways. Families of soldiers were left behind, just hoping to see their loved ones again. Provides important facts about the war as well as critical information about its impact on family life.

A visual history of the Civil War that includes photographs, first-person accounts, maps, and timelines highlighting key events, locations, and people.

Describes culture, clothing, and communication during the Civil War.

Presents a biography of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy during the Civil War, covering his childhood, his education, his military career, and his leadership during the war.

Presents an account of the public conflict between African American journalist Monroe Trotter and white filmmaker D.W. Griffith in the 1910s over Griffith's controversial film "The Birth of a Nation," which featured a heroic depiction of the Ku Klux Klan and a negative depiction of African Americans and white unionists. Trotter launched a crusade to have the film censored, inspiring future generations of civil rights activists.

An alternate history in which the United States defeats the Confederate States, leading to a country split by politics and greed, that will come to a head at the start of World War II.

Examines the social and political factors that led to the demise of slavery and the Confederacy at the end of the Civil War.