| The Making of America the Civil War: The Chronicle of American History from 1861 to 1865 Contributor(s): Jezer, Marty (Author) |
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ISBN: 0912517506 ISBN-13: 9780912517506 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2001 Annotation: This book covers the pivotal events leading up to, during, and after the war. Beginning with the election of Abraham Lincoln, the secession of southern states from the Union and the bombing of Fort Sumter the country enters into an all out war. A detailed account of each of the major battles is included as well as concise descriptions of key political people, issues and events, including: the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln's assassination, the economy, and the lasting effects of the war upon the former slaves. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) |
| Dewey: 973.7 |
| Series: Making of America |
| Physical Information: 0.27" H x 6.16" W x 9.1" (0.38 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jezer, Marty: - Marty Jezer was born in Bronx, NY and holds a degree in History from Lafayette College. He is the author of several books including: The Making of America: Opening of the Western Frontier (2001); Abbie Hoffman: American Rebel (1992); Rachel Carson: Biologist and Author (1988); The Dark Ages, Life in the United States 1945-1960 (1982); and Power for the People, A Pictorial History of the Nonviolent Movement in America (1978). He also writes a weekly newspaper column for the Brattleboro Reformer in which he often covers historical events and people. |