The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War: A Comprehensive Guide to the Defining Conflict of American History

The American Civil War was a watershed event in American history. Fought between 1861 and 1865, the war pitted the Union, consisting of 23 loyal states, against the Confederacy, consisting of 11 states that had declared their secession from the Union. The war was fought over the issue of slavery, but it also had a profound impact on the American economy, society, and political system.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War is the definitive reference work on this pivotal conflict. With over 2,500 articles written by leading scholars, the Encyclopedia covers every aspect of the war, from the political and military to the social and economic. The Encyclopedia is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the American Civil War and its impact on American history.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War offers a number of features that make it the most comprehensive and authoritative reference work on the conflict:

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War

by William L. Barney

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	31391 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	378 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

• Over 2,500 articles written by leading scholars: The Encyclopedia covers every aspect of the war, from the political and military to the social and economic.
• In-depth coverage of all major campaigns and battles: The Encyclopedia provides detailed accounts of all the major campaigns and battles of the war, including the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of Vicksburg, and the Battle of Atlanta.
• Biographies of all major figures: The Encyclopedia includes biographies of all the major figures of the war, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson.
• Extensive illustrations and maps: The Encyclopedia is illustrated with over 500 maps, charts, and photographs, which help to bring the war to life.
• Comprehensive bibliography: The Encyclopedia includes a comprehensive bibliography of over 10,000 sources, which makes it an invaluable resource for further research.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War offers a number of benefits to its readers:

• Provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the American Civil War: The Encyclopedia is the definitive reference work on the conflict, and it provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of all aspects of the war.
• Helps readers to understand the causes, course, and impact of the war: The Encyclopedia provides detailed accounts of all the major campaigns and battles of the war, as well as biographies of all the major figures. This information helps readers to understand the causes, course, and impact of the war.
• Serves as a valuable resource for further research: The Encyclopedia includes a comprehensive bibliography of over 10,000 sources, which makes it an invaluable resource for further research.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War is the definitive reference work on the American Civil War. With over 2,500 articles written by leading scholars, the Encyclopedia covers every aspect of the conflict, from the political and military to the social and economic. The Encyclopedia is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the American Civil War and its impact on American history.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Civil War

by William L. Barney

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	31391 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	378 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE