confederate states of america

Twenty-year-old Mary Sutter, a midwife who dreams of becoming a surgeon, leaves her home in Albany, New York, and travels to Washington, D.C., where she is taken on as an assistant to chief surgeon William Stipp at a Union hospital, and earns his admiration and love.

Traces the story of Mary Todd Lincoln's family, who were split between North and South during the Civil War, and describes how the war affected them and how the Todd family's divided loyalties impacted Abraham Lincoln's presidency.

Presents a comprehensive collection of poetry originally written by Herman Melville shortly after the Civil War.

Examines the role of military success and failure in bringing about the defeat of Confederate Army in the Civil War.

Chronicles the military leadership of President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, his strategic insight, and how he often overstepped the boundaries of his political office to assume the role of commander in chief, ultimately changing the course of the war and saving the Union.

Contains 300 photographs of the Civil War accompained by maps and narrative text.

Explores the history of the Civil War, providing information about its causes, and following the course of the conflict through the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Includes re-enactments, artifacts, and interviews.

Contains over 350 alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about the Confederacy, covering history, battles, government, daily life and culture, uniforms, women spies, leading statesmen, and other topics; and includes battle maps and photographs.

During his service in the Civil War, a young Union soldier matures to manhood and finds peace of mind as he comes to grips with his conflicting emotions about war.

Contains 300 photographs of the Civil War accompained by maps and narrative text.