| American Civil War: Facts and Fictions Contributor(s): Hedtke, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1440860734 ISBN-13: 9781440860737 Publisher: ABC-Clio, LLC OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) |
| Dewey: 973.7 |
| LCCN: 2018018948 |
| Series: Historical Facts and Fictions |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.20 lbs) 248 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The American Civil War deeply divided the nation and was a pivotal point in American history. The acrimony and bitterness of this four-year struggle, coupled with its importance to the fabric of American life, has resulted in the development and perpetuation of many myths about the conflict. This work separates myth from reality. The author examines 10 popular myths about the war, each of which is examined in terms of its origins and how it became ensconced in the American memory. It uses primary sources to explain the evolution of the myths and to inform the reader about what really happened, providing a unique quality to this work. Moreover, the book not only explains the flaws in the myth but encourages the reader to further investigate each of the topics. |