Summary

The Civil War: A Nation Divided offers a unique perspective on the Civil War, the bloodiest conflict in America’s history. Featuring primary source material, each title in this informative new set details a specific topic of life during the war and its immediate aftermath—from spies to technology to Reconstruction to the roles of women and African Americans. This engaging set complements the school curriculum and is the perfect companion to the new Leaders of the Civil War Era set. Each title includes full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, as well as helpful reference features such as sidebars, a chronology, a bibliography, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an index.