The American Civil War: a visual history. (Second edition.)

A stunning visual history of the American Civil War

Visually arresting and comprehensive,The American Civil Warcomes fully reviewed and updated, covering the history, causes and consequences of the conflict, providing eyewitness accounts by soldiers and civilians, key profiles of military leaders and clear timelines that give an instant overview of the developments during the tumultuous war.

Packed with galleries of weaponry and equipment, the treatment of wounded soldiers and information on slavery, this is a rich, detailed account of one of the most controversial conflicts of our time. This updated edition comes with new, highly illustrated pages on memorial sites associated with the Civil War.

An invaluable resource for schools and libraries, as well as a perfect companion for anyone interested in military and social history.