civil war, 1861-1865

Text and illustrations describe the uniforms of every branch of Northern and Southern troops included in the Civil War.

Studies the lasting American thoughts of the drama of the Civil War, the freeing of the slaves, the Treasury of Virtue in the North and the Great Alibi in the South.

Uses excerpts from speeches, letters, articles, and official documents to point out the military and political contributions and the feelings of African-Americans during the Civil War.

An account of Lincoln's famous Army of the Potomac during the early years of the Civil War.

A study of Ulysses S. Grant during the last year and a half of his Civil War command, providing an account of his activities after being made commander in chief of the Union armies.

A study of Ulysses S. Grant in the early years of his Civil War command, focusing on his strategy for gaining control of the Mississippi River for the Union, with accounts of some of the war's great battles, and discussion of Grant's personal relationships and problems.

A collection of true stories about women who challenged tradition and served as spies, nurses, and soldiers during the Civil War.

Examines the events of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in 1863.

Examines the events of the Civil War battle at Antietam, Maryland, in 1862.