Books with title Civil War Wives: The Lives

Get ready to blast back to the American Civil War and discover what life was like during that time!When people talk about the American Civil War, things like slavery and battles may come to mind. But what was it really like during this time? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the war started to what life was like in the North and South, and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as what the code language of the Underground Railroad meant and how soldiers spent their free time. The unique details along with the clever and humorous interior illustrations make this series stand out from the competition.

The Civil War of 1861-65 was the bloodiest conflict in the history of the United States of America and had a huge effect on the shaping of the nation as one of the world’s greatest democracies. From the opening shots fired at Fort Sumter, to the decisive Battle of Gettysburg and the assassination of Lincoln, this book brings the story of the Civil War to life.

A Step Into History series takes a step into some of the most important moments in history, and discovers how these moments helped shape the world we live in today.In 1860, the United States was split in two as several southern states seceded from the Union to form their own nation, the Confederate States of America. As President Abraham Lincoln attempted to hold the country together, war broke out between the Union and the Confederates. Readers will discover why the southern states seceded, how the war affected the people of the United States, and what lasting effect the conflict had.

Infinitely readable and absorbing, Bruce Catton’s The Civil War is one of the best-selling, most widely read general histories of the war available in a single volume. Newly introduced by the critically acclaimed Civil War historian James M. McPherson, The Civil War vividly traces one of the most moving chapters in American history, from the early division between the North and the South to the final surrender of Confederate troops. Catton's account of battles is carefully interwoven with details about the political activities of the Union and Confederate armies and diplomatic efforts overseas. This new edition of The Civil War is a must-have for anyone interested in the war that divided America.