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by Jayne E. Blair


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From 1861 through 1865, strife tore apart the United States. So divided was the country that even today, there are practically two versions of Civil War history--Confederate and Union. Attempting to sort out this record is not made any easier by the fact that there is no official nomenclature. The South, for example, tended to name battles based on the nearest town or region, while the North generally referred to the same skirmish by the nearest landmark or geographical feature. Therefore, finding the facts with a minimum of information can be a daunting task. This book brings together in an easy-to-use format the essential facts of the Civil War. The book aims to be quickly and precisely informative rather than comprehensive. The first section concentrates on individual topics, each of which is organized alphabetically and thoroughly cross-referenced. These provide details regarding the battles, armies and commanders of the Civil War. In the second half of the work, information is presented chronologically. Each year is chronicled, with all significant happenings listed by date. Appendices provide a glossary of contemporary terms; an alphabetical listing of ships from both navies; and basic biographical information on all commanders.

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  • Title The Essential Civil War: A Handbook to the Battles, Armies, Navies and Commanders
  • Author Jayne E. Blair
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Pages 320
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher McFarland & Company, U.S.A.
  • Date July 6, 2006
  • ISBN 9780786424726 / 0786424729
  • Weight 1.26 lbs (0.57 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.02 x 7.04 x 0.74 in (25.45 x 17.88 x 1.88 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1851-1899
    • Topical: Civil War
  • Library of Congress subjects United States - History - Civil War,
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006014824
  • Dewey Decimal Code 973.7

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Citations

  • American Reference Bks Annual, 01/01/2007, Page 180
  • Booklist, 11/15/2006, Page 68

About the author

Retired from the Dallas Police Department Jayne E. Blair is a Senior Tour Guide at Montpelier, the home of President James Madison. She lives in Ruckersville, Virginia.
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