1861-1865

Chronicles the presidential election of 1860 and presents primary documents from Abraham Lincoln's administration.

Relates the experiences of a Colonel in the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first ex-slave regiment mustered by the U.S. in the Civil War.

Describes how fourteen-year-old Thomas Zachary helped a group of escaped Union prisoners elude the Confederate soldiers in the mountains of North Carolina and make it to freedom.

Recounts the story of the Canadian woman who disguised herself as a man and slipped behind Confederate lines to spy for the Union army.

Presents an overview of the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, explaining the genius of his political savvy, and describes the context in which he assigned a cadre of his fiercest rivals as his closest cabinet advisors.

Examines the events of 1861 that led to the outbreak of the American Civil War, profiling key figures whose actions and opinions contributed to the start of the war and outlining key events of the year.

Describes the thousands of British volunteers who traveled abroad to fight in the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865, providing firsthand accounts, and discussing the various roles they played for both the North and South.

This book transports the reader to the battlefields of the war, allowing them to see this fascinating history as it unfolded. Accompanied by photographs and illustrations from the era, as well as a comprehensive time detailing notable events, this book provides a captivating look at some of the most important events in American history.

This intriguing history spotlights the greatest episodes in the early Civil War, including the famous battle of Bull Run. With authoritative research and archival imagery, this book will bring students into the history for an unforgettable learning experience.

Traces Abraham Lincoln's moral and intellectual development in the context of his times and in contrast with the leading issues of the day, including slavery.