Alphabetical listing of 520 short biographies of the Civil War's most noteworthy military and civilian men and women, many with illustrations, chosen for inclusion on the basis of their role in the conflict.
Covers American wars from colonial times to the Gulf War in 1991, including the American Revolution, Civil War, Cold War, Vietnam War and both world wars, discussing its significance, background, causes, and battles, arranged chronologically.
Contains 9,000 brief profiles of the life and work of Americans from the colonial period to the present. Covers all fields from advertising to zoology, and attempts to provide full representation of women and minorities.
Presents information on the major dates of the lead-up to and fighting of America's major wars, including the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Plains Indian Wars, the World Wars, and five others.
Presents information on the major dates of the lead-up to and fighting of America's major wars, including the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Plains Indian Wars, the World Wars, and five others.
