A Thorough, Comprehensive Guide to Seventy-Five of the Most Interesting and Influential Figures from the War Between the States, from Lincoln, Grant, and Sherman to Davis, Lee, and Jackson—and more For over 150 years, the Civil War has been an important touchstone in the history of the United States. Now,
The Ultimate Guide to the Civil War offers readers and history fans a new opportunity to learn about these legendary figures in greater depth and detail than ever before.
Featuring extensive information about seventy-five important Civil War figures both famous and little-known, as well as a variety of supplemental information—photos, maps, documents, and more—this book is an essential guide for any Civil War fan, anyone curious about US history, or any reader who wants an insight into the most fascinating stories and interesting characters from this critical period for America.
Included in
The Ultimate Guide to the Civil War, among many others, are:
- Robert E. Lee
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Frederick Douglass
- Stonewall Jackson
- William Tecumseh Sherman
- Abraham Lincoln
- Harriet Jacobs
- Jefferson Davis
- J.E.B. Stuart
- Clara Barton
- Ambrose Burnside
- Harriet Tubman
- Belle Boyd
- Robert Smalls
- and many others
