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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462092403321

Autore

Barney William L

Titolo

The Oxford encyclopedia of the Civil War [[electronic resource] /] / William L. Barney

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, c2011

ISBN

1-280-59427-6

9786613624109

0-19-987814-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (379 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BarneyWilliam L

Disciplina

973.703

Soggetti

Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)

Electronic books.

United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Encyclopedias

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Rev. and updated ed. of: The Civil War and Reconstruction, 2001.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; CONTENTS; PREFACE; THE OXFORD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE CIVIL WAR; MAP 1: THE CIVIL WAR MAP 2: THE VIRGINIA BATTLES; APPENDIX 1: IMPORTANT DATES IN THE CIVIL WAR ERA; APPENDIX 2: MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES; FURTHER READING; WEBSITES; INDEX; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y

Sommario/riassunto

A gold mine for the historian as well as the Civil War buff, The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War offers a concise, comprehensive overview of the major personalities and pivotal events of the war that redefined the American nation.Drawing upon recent research that has moved beyond battles and military campaigns to address the significant roles played by civilians, women, and African Americans, the 250 entries explore the era in all its complexity and unmistakable human drama. Here of course are the major battles and campaigns, ranging from Gettysburg and Shiloh to Sherman's March to the Se