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PublisherVisible Inkpress
ISBN-101578594766
ISBN-139781578594764
eBay Product ID (ePID)201640663
Product Key Features
Book TitleHandy Civil War Answer Book
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicMilitary / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorSamuel Willard Crompton
Book SeriesThe Handy Answer Book Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight24.3 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.1 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-044594
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Reviews"This title could work as a supplementary American history textbook for high school students or serve as personal reading for Civil War buffs." — Library Journal "Using a question-and-answer format, this information-filled volume offers a plethora of facts about the Civil War ... An inexpensive addition to the numerous Civil War books being published during the sesquicentennial." — School Library Journal "The author achieves a strong narrative flow. [He] is knowledgeable and judicious. Like the other Handy Answer Books , this entry on the Civil War is not specifically marketed to young adults, but is quite suitable for teens as well as for general readers." — Voya Reviews, "This title could work as a supplementary American history textbook for high school students or serve as personal reading for Civil War buffs." -- Library Journal, "This new volume is a quick and fascinating introduction to the Civil War, touching on pertinent aspects of the conflict. The author covers the battles but also discusses, various social, economic, political, and other issues related to the period. Highly Recommended." -- Choice "This is a well-written, interesting approach to Civil War history. It will interest those who have some knowledge and want to pursue inquiries on various aspects of particular battles or other subjects. It is recommended for those readers." -- Civil War News "This title could work as a supplementary American history textbook for high school students or serve as personal reading for Civil War buffs." -- Library Journal "Using a question-and-answer format, this information-filled volume offers a plethora of facts about the Civil War ... An inexpensive addition to the numerous Civil War books being published during the sesquicentennial." -- School Library Journal "The author achieves a strong narrative flow. [He] is knowledgeable and judicious. Like the other Handy Answer Books , this entry on the Civil War is not specifically marketed to young adults, but is quite suitable for teens as well as for general readers." -- Voya Reviews, "This new volume is a quick and fascinating introduction to the Civil War, touching on pertinent aspects of the conflict. The author covers the battles but also discusses, various social, economic, political, and other issues related to the period. Highly Recommended." — Choice "This is a well-written, interesting approach to Civil War history. It will interest those who have some knowledge and want to pursue inquiries on various aspects of particular battles or other subjects. It is recommended for those readers." — Civil War News "This title could work as a supplementary American history textbook for high school students or serve as personal reading for Civil War buffs." — Library Journal "Using a question-and-answer format, this information-filled volume offers a plethora of facts about the Civil War ... An inexpensive addition to the numerous Civil War books being published during the sesquicentennial." — School Library Journal "The author achieves a strong narrative flow. [He] is knowledgeable and judicious. Like the other Handy Answer Books , this entry on the Civil War is not specifically marketed to young adults, but is quite suitable for teens as well as for general readers." — Voya Reviews, "This new volume is a quick and fascinating introduction to the Civil War, touching on pertinent aspects of the conflict. The author covers the battles but also discusses, various social, economic, political, and other issues related to the period. Highly Recommended." — Choice "This title could work as a supplementary American history textbook for high school students or serve as personal reading for Civil War buffs." — Library Journal "Using a question-and-answer format, this information-filled volume offers a plethora of facts about the Civil War ... An inexpensive addition to the numerous Civil War books being published during the sesquicentennial." — School Library Journal "The author achieves a strong narrative flow. [He] is knowledgeable and judicious. Like the other Handy Answer Books , this entry on the Civil War is not specifically marketed to young adults, but is quite suitable for teens as well as for general readers." — Voya Reviews
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal973.7
Table Of ContentIntroduction Cast of Characters Chronology 1 The Road to Harpers Ferry 2 Election and Secession 3 First Blood 4 A Rich Man's War and a Poor Man's Fight 5 Crimson Tide 6 The Home Front 7 Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and Battery Wagner 8 Battles for the West 9 Total War 10 The Final Struggles 11 Elegies and Eulogies 12 The Civil War in the National Memory Appendix A: Jefferson Davis First Inaugural Address, February 18, 1861 Appendix B: Abraham Lincolns First Inaugural Address,, March 4, 1861 Appendix C: The Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 1863 Appendix D: The Gettysburg Address, November 23, 1863 Appendix E: Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865 Appendix F: Appendix F: Jefferson Davis conversation with Gilmore and Jaquess, July 17, 1864 Appendix G: Conversation between Secretary of War Stanton and Major General William T. Sherman, January 12, 1865 Appendix H: The Thirteenth Amendment Appendix I: Union Regiments that Suffered the Highest Percentage of Total Casualties Bibliography Index
SynopsisFrom the biggest events and battles to the lesser-known warriors and women, a captivating, concise, and convenient guide to America's defining conflict, its origins, key battles, people, events, and aftermath. The nation's highest-casualty, bloodiest-war is still discussed, studied, acted out, and politically relevant. From the complex, turbulent and difficult events leading to the war, through the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the military strategies, battles, and people, and from Lee's surrender at Appomattox to the Southern reconstruction and modern aftermath, The Handy Civil War Answer Book answers more than 900 questions, from the most widely asked to the more obscure, such as ... How did the Mexican War influence Americans of the 1850s? What was Robert E. Lee's connection to George Washington? What did people mean when they said Lincoln had the style of a buffoon and the "brain of a giant"? What is nullification? What is secession? How closely are they linked? What was so important about the Homestead Act? How did what happened at Harpers Ferry contribute to what would become the Civil War? What all-black regiment famously led the charge at Battery Wagner? Was there any precedent for the Siege of Vicksburg? Would North and South have been reconciled if Lincoln had not been assassinated? What became of Generals Grant and Lee after the war? How do Americans continue to commemorate the Civil War? Blending historical review with a little surprising trivia into an engaging question-and-answer format, The Handy Civil War Answer Book is perfect for browsing and is ideal for the serious military or history buff, students, teachers, and anyone interested in a better understanding of our nation's past--and present. Photos, battlefield maps, and a chronology of major events contribute to the understanding of the War between the States in this tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness., Battles, Blood, Honor, and Heroism The nation's highest-casualty, bloodiest war is still discussed, studied, and acted out. It continues to affect the political boundaries of today. From the economic, political, and social forces behind the conflict, through the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the military strategies, battles, and people, and from Lee's surrender at Appomattox to the Southern reconstruction and modern aftermath, The Handy Civil War Answer Book is a captivating, concise, and convenient history of America's defining conflict. The complex, turbulent, and difficult events leading to the war are explained. The genius and folly of Union and Confederate generals, major battles, and the experiences of lesser-known soldiers and civilians are examined. Blending historical review with a little surprising trivia into an engaging question-and-answer format, it is perfect for browsing and answers more than 900 questions, including ... - How did the Mexican-American War influence 1850s America? - What was Robert E. Lee's connection to George Washington? - What was so important about the Homestead Act? - Would North and South have been reconciled if Lincoln had not been assassinated? - What became of Generals Grant and Lee after the war?, Beginning with the economic, political and social forces behind the conflict, continuing to the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the military strategies, battles and people, and following Lee's surrender at Appomattox to the reconstruction and modern aftermath, The Handy Civil War Answer Book is a captivating, concise and convenient history of American's defining conflict., From the biggest events and battles to the lesser-known warriors and women, a captivating, concise, and convenient guide to America's defining conflict, its origins, key battles, people, events, and aftermath. The nation's highest-casualty, bloodiest-war is still discussed, studied, acted out, and politically relevant. From the complex, turbulent and difficult events leading to the war, through the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the military strategies, battles, and people, and from Lee's surrender at Appomattox to the Southern reconstruction and modern aftermath, The Handy Civil War Answer Book answers more than 900 questions, from the most widely asked to the more obscure, such as ... How did the Mexican War influence Americans of the 1850s? What was Robert E. Lee's connection to George Washington? What did people mean when they said Lincoln had the style of a buffoon and the "brain of a giant"? What is nullification? What is secession? How closely are they linked? What was so important about the Homestead Act? How did what happened at Harpers Ferry contribute to what would become the Civil War? What all-black regiment famously led the charge at Battery Wagner? Was there any precedent for the Siege of Vicksburg? Would North and South have been reconciled if Lincoln had not been assassinated? What became of Generals Grant and Lee after the war? How do Americans continue to commemorate the Civil War? Blending historical review with a little surprising trivia into an engaging question-and-answer format, The Handy Civil War Answer Book is perfect for browsing and is ideal for the serious military or history buff, students, teachers, and anyone interested in a better understanding of our nation's past-and present. Photos, battlefield maps, and a chronology of major events contribute to the understanding of the War between the States in this tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.
LC Classification NumberE468.C93 2014
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- 05. Apr. 2017
Civil War Answer Book - New
The book was exactly as advertised. It was new. I love reading about history. It answered many questions that I had specifically about Gettysburg.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
