Werstein, Irving

Describes the contributions of blacks in the Civil War emphasizing the impressive record of the all-Negro 54th Massachusetts Volunteers.

Briefly examines slavery in the South before and during the Civil War; then appraises the social and political situation during the years following the conflict, describing Lincoln's plans, Johnson's policies, Grant's administration, and Hayes' election.

A history of Israel's Defence Force describing the conditions that forced it to develop skilled fighters and analyzing the long conflict with the Arabs which in 1967 resulted in the Six-Day War.