1861-1865, civil war

Presents the narratives of two slaves, Wallace Turnage and John Washington, who escaped to freedom during the chaos of the Civil War.

"A veteran war correspondent journeys to remote mountain communities across the globe--from Albania and Chechnya to Nepal and Colombia--to investigate why so many conflicts occur at great heights..."----Provided by publisher.

A fictional retelling of the legend of John Clem, who ran away from his Ohio home to become a drummer boy during the Civil War, and became famous when he was captured in 1863 and was exchanged after a short stay in Andersonville prison.

Chronicles the life of Jesse James, debunking his mythological identity as a Robin Hood figure and showing that his exploits had a clear political purpose: to use violent tactics and the news media to fight for the Confederate cause long after the Civil War ended.

Civil War documentary focusing on the personal accounts of the participants using diaries, archival photos, and re-enactments.

A look into the hearts and minds of the officers and soldiers of this bloody and controversial Civil War battle.

Vol.1 Stonewall Jackson:Destiny at Fort Sumter; Vol.2 The Monitor vs. The CSS Virginia:The Gray Ghost John Singleton Mosby; Vol.3 The 54th Massachusetts McClellan's Way; Vol.4 Andrew Gardner:War Photographer John Brown's War; Vol.5 The Battle of 1st Bull Run Pickett's Charge; Vol.6 Days of Darkness The Gettysburg Civilians West Point Classmates-Civil War Enemies.

Based of the novel "Across Five Aprils" by Irene HuntYoung Jethro Creighton grows from a boy to a man whenhe is left to take care of the family farm in Illinois during the difficult years of the Civil War.

An illustrated introduction to the American Civil War that focuses on key personalities, discussing the lives and actions of government and military leaders, describing women of significance, and including primary source materials, a time line, and other resources.