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The Civil War, a visual history, [produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution]

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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non fiction

The Civil War

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[produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution]

a visual history

Produced with the Smithsonian Institution and released in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the start of the war, "The Civil War" is a definitive visual history of one of the most defining moments in our country's history. Includes comprehensive timelines, first-person accounts by soldiers, civilians, and key political and military leaders, as well as examinations of broader topics such as transportation, the economy, and the treatment of wounded soldiers

An imperfect union, 1815-1860 -- Secession triggers war, 1861 -- Clash of armies, 1862 -- The Union tightens its grip, 1863 -- Grant, Sherman, and total war, 1864 -- Collapse of the Confederacy, 1865 -- Legacies of the war, 1865-1877

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