1861-1865, civil war

Chronicles the experiences of the men who served in the 26th North Carolina Infantry at the battle of Gettysburg.

Contains seven essays, each of which analyzes the real abilities and achievements of a Confederate or Union general whose reputation has been marred by defeat during the Civil War.

Details the events that preceded the onset of the Civil War, including the Missouri Compromise, the Dred Scott decision, and the election of Abraham Lincoln.

More men lost their lives during the battles of the Civil War in four long years of fighting than in any other war involving the United States; in the end, the South surrendered, but everyone actually lost.

Presents crucial battles of the Civil War, including battles at Antietam and Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and Chickamauga and Chattanooga.

Examines the Reconstruction and aftermath of the Civil War, covering the evolution of the Reconstruction, Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan, the Wade-Davis plan, Lincoln's assassination, and more.

A young Union soldier, Henry Fleming, tells of his feelings when he is under fire for the first time during the battle of Chancellorsville.

A collection of writings in which former slave Frederick Douglass shares his views on slavery and the Civil War.

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

The Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., commemorates Lincoln's accomplishments, as well as his personal belief in the dignity and inherent equality of all people. It has been the site of many large gatherings and protests. For millions of Americans, the Lincoln Memorial remains an inspiring symbol of freedom.