Bibliograph

The Civil War, written by John Stanchak

Type

Label

The Civil War, written by John Stanchak

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Civil War

Oclc number

1375210985

Responsibility statement

written by John Stanchak

Series statement

DK eyewitness

Summary

"Take a trip through time and witness the deadliest war in US history. With the help of expert historians, find out how to fight to end slavery sparked the war, see the weapons used by soldiers on the battlefields, and meet the people who risked their lives on the front lines."--, Page 4 of cover

Table Of Contents

The long argument -- A life of slavery -- The election of 1860 -- The abolitionists -- Secession -- Raising armies -- Everyone's war -- Women at war -- Young and old -- Outfitting armies -- Bull Run -- Medical treatment -- Great commandres -- Arming soldiers -- Black volunteers -- The horsemen -- Camp life -- Field artillery -- Gettysburg -- Vicksburg -- Northern life -- Confederate culture -- War on the water -- The secret war -- March to the Sea -- The Confederacy surrenders -- The fates of two leaders -- A life of freedom -- A new era begins -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Eyewitness Civil War

Classification