Get the lowdown on America's Bloodiest War--the Civil War--with this
essential guide to 101 interesting and unexpected facts about this
defining event in US history.
Do you know which state first seceded from the Union? What about the
individual who could be considered the Mata Hari of the Civil War? Or
how about which Bible passage Southerners used to justify slavery?
You'll find answers to these questions and many, many more in 101
Things You Didn't Know about the Civil War. Packed with fascinating
details about the people, places, and events that defined our nation's
most contentious conflict, this tell-all guide reveals the inside scoop
on slavery and its impact on the war; great--and not-so-great--leaders
and generals; battles fought and lost--and fought again; some of the
most shocking horrors of the war; women, children, and African Americans
in the war. Complete with a helpful timeline, 101 Things You Didn't
Know about the Civil War is your go-to guide for little-known facts
about the war that dramatically altered the course of American history
forever.