Beginning with the economic, political, and social forces behind the conflict, continuing to the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the military strategies, battles, and people, and following Lee's surrender at Appomattox to the reconstruction and modern aftermath, "The Handy Civil War Answer Book" is a captivating, concise, and convenient history of American's defining conflict.
From the biggest events and battles to the lesser known warriors and women, "The Handy Civil War Answer Book" presents the war, its participants, and historical significance in an accessible, enjoyable, question-and-answer format.
