The American Civil War and Reconstruction

by Jeff Wallenfeldt (Editor)

Overview

While the United States represents freedom to many, much of its history tragically includes the enslavement of a large portion of its population. When the fight for emancipation came to an epic head, civil war ensued and the country was divided as never before. Inflamed passions on both sides of the slavery debate inspired fervent rhetoric, much of which is reflected in the primary source documents interspersed with the text in this thought-provoking volume, which chronicles the events of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction period that followed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781615306800
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2011
Series:	Documenting America Series: The Primary Source Documents of a Nation
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Series Review: America at War "This series tells the full story of the major military conflicts of the United States like few other sets have done, while being written in a way that almost anyone could understand. Numerous illustrations and pictures aid in explaining what happened. The brief biographical sketches of nearly every major person of world importance at the time are objective and filled with detail. Many news items, speeches, and military engagements are explained in blocked text, giving the reader a better understanding of terms and events...This set provides good value for the money." —Library Media Connection Series Review: America at War "This five-volume set provides useful information for students who are preparing a research project or are simply interested in the battles, political and military figures, and background information presented. Each volume is well organized, with a liberal sprinkling of photographs, short biographical sketches, and primary source documents...this well-prepared series will be of value to readers for both classroom assignments and personal interest." —VOYA Magazine

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