McPherson, James M

Discusses the political, social, and military events that followed the outbreak of war in Mexico and ended with the Civil War.

McPherson recounts how the Union navy's blockade of the Confederate coast, leaky as a sieve in the war's early months, became increasingly effective as it choked off vital imports and exports. Meanwhile, the Confederate navy, dwarfed by its giant adversary, demonstrated daring and military innovation.

Presents a comprehensive atlas of the Civil War and contains over two hundred full-color maps, archival photographs and black-and-white illustrations, and narratives by two well-known Civil War scholars.

Reprints articles concerning the events of the Civil War that appeared in "The New York Times" between 1859 and 1865, including accounts of the Harper's Ferry uprising, the election of President Lincoln, the death of Stonewall Jackson, and the surrender at Appomattox.

An investigation into what motivated those who fought in the Civil War, based on the letters and diaries of nearly 1,000 Union and Confederate soldiers.

Chronicles the political, social, and military events surrounding the Civil War, profiling key people, battles, turning points, and policies that influenced the outcome of the war.

Examines President Lincoln's role as commander in chief during the Civil War. Describes how he had to push his generals toward battle as a self-taught military strategist, and how his leadership skills made him an exceptional commander in chief and ultimately won the respect of his generals.

A series of thoughtful and engaging essays on some of the most enduring questions of the Civil War.

A series of essays on aspects of Lincoln as a military leader, the Civil War, and the changes in the South.