"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 ..."
"What prompted southern secession in the winter of 1860–61 and why did secession culminate in the American Civil War?Politicians and opinion leaders on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line struggled to formulate coherent responses to the secession of the deep South states. The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in mid-April 1861 triggered civil war and the loss of four upper South states from the Union. The essays by three senior historians ..."
"Politicians and opinion leaders on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line struggled to formulate coherent responses to the secession of the deep South states. The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in mid-April 1861 triggered civil war and the loss of four upper South states from the Union. The essays by three senior historians in "Secession Winter" explore the robust debates that preceded these events.For five months in the winter of 1860-1 ..."
The American Journey(6th Edition) A History of the United States by Anderson Goldfield Abbott Hardcover, 947 Pages, Published 2011 by Pearson ISBN-13: 978-0-13-249867-8, ISBN: 0-13-249867-7
" Explore the history of America through personal and collective journeys. Offering a blend of political and social histories, THE AMERICAN JOURNEY shows that our attempt to live up to our American ideals is an ongoing journey–one that has become increasingly more inclusive of different groups and ideas. With a goal of making American history accessible, the authors offer a strong, clear narrative and provide the reader with the tools ..."
"What made rifles both practical and devastating by the time of the Civil War was
the introduction in the 1850s of the minié ball (called the “minnie ball” by Civil
War soldiers), an elongated bullet with a soft, hollow base that expanded upon
firing to fit into the rifle's grooved barrel, thereby greatly increasing range and
accuracy. This new bullet solved problems of loading and reliability that hitherto
had limited rifles to a s ..."
"Completely revised and edited throughout, this latest edition includes new chapters on creating green buildings and web-based building automation controls along with a comprehensive revision of the chapter on lighting. Written by three of the most respected energy professionals in the industry, this book examines the fundamental objectives of energy management and illustrates techniques and tools proven effective for achieving results. ..."