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

• Autore: Barney William L
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Oxford University Press, c2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (379 p.)
• Disciplina: 973.703
• Soggetto topico: Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
• Soggetto geografico: United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Encyclopedias
• Altri autori: BarneyWilliam L
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: The Oxford encyclopedia of the Civil War
• ISBN: 0-19-989024-2; 1-280-59427-6; 9786613624109; 0-19-987814-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910789949703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II