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Examines the problems of slavery, expansion, and sectionalism between 1848 and 1861.

A young girl and her mother attend a play at Ford's Theatre on the evening of April 14, 1865, and witness the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, in a book that includes background information on the Civil War.

A collection of essays written by historian Edward L. Ayers exploring the personal experiences of individuals living in the South during and after the Civil War. Includes a discussion of the most recent discoveries about Southern life and culture during the war.

Gathers original sources, including newspaper editorials, speeches, and documents, and shares comments by historians on the period.

Examines the extent to which a sense of American nationalism existed before the Civil War, and describes the differences between Northern and Southern nationalism.

An award-winning historian tells the story of the coming of the American Civil War through the voices of 13 principal players of the drama.

Explores the major U.S. events that contributed to the Civil War including slavery and abolition, popular sovereignty, and the election of Abraham Lincoln.