These American Civil War history lessons bring to life the key battles that were fought between the North and the South.
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A rare first-hand glimpse of the Civil War through the words of those who were there. This exciting new addition to the American Heritage American Voices series offers young readers insights into the culture and ideas of the Civil War era through a variety of primary sources. The book includes major historical documents, such as the Gettysburg Address, as well as more personalized accounts of the war and of the popular culture of the times found in diaries, advertisements, and magazine and newspaper articles. Throughout, the readings are supplemented by introductions, period illustrations, sidebar information, and vocabularies.
Format: Hard Cover, 144 Pages, 7 1/2 X 9 1/4 inches
Author: David C. King
Publisher: Wiley Publishers
Date Published: October, 2003
Recommended Ages: Children-Young Adult
Table of Contents:
- Introduction to the American HeritageŽ American Voices Series.
- Introduction to Civil War and Reconstruction.
- Part I: North and South Drift Apart.
- Part II: The Deepening Crisis.
- Part III: The War Begins.
- Part IV: Stalemate East and West.
- Part V: The Turning of the Tide.
- Part VI: The Fall of the Confederacy.
- Part VII: Restoring the Union.
- Sources.
- Index.
This American civil war history book brings to life the key battles. See pictures of battlefields and read in-depth commentary about the civil war times. |
