{"product_id":"american-civil-war-for-dummies-paperback","title":"American Civil War for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKeith D. Dickson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a walk through history with this guide for lifelong learners\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe American Civil War is one of the most fascinating and impactful periods in American history. Besides bringing about the end of slavery, the war had many important economic and social effects that continue to shape the history and present-day realities of the American people. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAmerican Civil War For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e you'll get an accessible, bird's-eye view of one of history's greatest conflicts. All the must-know details of the war are covered here, from the Battle of Gettysburg to the Emancipation Proclamation. You'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescriptions of the experiences of Black Americans, in both the North and the South, during the war\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of how slavery and civil rights fit into the social, political, and economic context of the time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfiles of some of the most famous generals in the war, including Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a moment to get a hands-on education in this critical point in American history. Get \u003ci\u003eAmerican Civil War For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e now!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe war that divided the United States \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe American Civil War forever altered the course of United States history. So much of modern America stems from this watershed event. But what was it all really about? American \u003ci\u003eCivil War For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you a solid foundation on this influential era, from the president's desk to the battlefield and beyond. Learn why the war happened, identify the major figures on both sides, and explore how the Union emerged victorious. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe legacy of the Civil War\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCauses and precursors of war\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Emancipation Proclamation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresident Abraham Lincoln\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenerals Lee and Grant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecession of the South\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey battles and the home fronts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisiting the major battlefields of the war\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeith D. Dickson\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of military studies, National Defense University. Dr. Dickson served in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces officer and taught at the Joint Forces Staff College, Joint Advanced Warfighting School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766951182624,"sku":"9781119863298","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/983d5e6612b5deb8b2747cd418fa2f80.webp?v=1780301637","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/american-civil-war-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}