Curriculum connections. Civil War

Provides biographies of important people on both sides of the American Civil War, and discusses their historical significance.

In an alphabetical almanac format, describes the civilian life during the U.S. Civil War.

In an alphabetical almanac format, describes the people, attitudes, conditions, and events that were part of a soldier's life beyond the battle field before and after the fighting broke out.

"In an alphabetical almanac format, describes the issues, speeches, movements, and political events that helped spur on and end the U.S. Civil War"--Provided by publisher.

"In an alphabetical almanac format, describes the location, strategies, key players, and outcomes of many U.S. Civil War battles, campaigns, and plans"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the weapons, tactics, and strategies new and old employed in the American Civil War as the form of conflict moved away from small armies, cavalry, and swords to accurate rifles, heavy artillery, and the use of railroads. Showcases how the events and techniques of the Civil War prefigured World Wars I and II.