The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Civil War, 2nd Edition

Includes a listing of Civil War re-enactments! A comprehensive overview of America's bloodiest war-from the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Featuring a clear chronology of major events and detailed explanations of key battles, this second edition includes: Instructions on how to trace Civil War ancestry An in-depth look at the weaponry Coverage of the lesser-known but still pivotal battles An expanded glossary and appendixes, and moreWritten by authorities in Civil War, The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Civil War, 2nd Edition by Ph.D., Alan Axelrod provides an excellent foundation for Civil War studies. Ph.D., Alan Axelrod's style is excellently suited towards Civil War studies, and will teach students the material clearly without overcomplicating the subject. What's more, the text is available in the Paperback format shown above (ISBN 9781592571321), as well as a number of other formats. As of September 2003, this revision raises the bar for The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Civil War, 2nd Edition's high standard of excellence, making sure that it stays one of the foremost Civil War studies textbooks